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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.35, 943.01 and 372.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.35, 943.01 and 372.85 is: 514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.35 : 943.01 = 372.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.35/943.01 = 372.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.35x = 943.01 × 372.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.35x = 351,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,599.85/683.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.53

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