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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.72, 943.49 and 373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.72, 943.49 and 373.22 is: 515.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.72 : 943.49 = 373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.72/943.49 = 373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.72x = 943.49 × 373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.72x = 352,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,129.34/683.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.02

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