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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.46, 943.17 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.46, 943.17 and 372.96 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.46 : 943.17 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.46/943.17 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.46x = 943.17 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.46x = 351,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,764.68/683.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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