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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.32, 942.97 and 372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.32, 942.97 and 372.82 is: 514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.32 : 942.97 = 372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.32/942.97 = 372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.32x = 942.97 × 372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.32x = 351,558.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,558.08/683.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.49

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