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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.36, 943.04 and 372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.36, 943.04 and 372.86 is: 514.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.36 : 943.04 = 372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.36/943.04 = 372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.36x = 943.04 × 372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.36x = 351,620.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,620.03/683.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.55

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