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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.49, 943.21 and 372.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.49, 943.21 and 372.99 is: 514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.49 : 943.21 = 372.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.49/943.21 = 372.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.49x = 943.21 × 372.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.49x = 351,806.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,806.47/683.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.72

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