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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.00, 946.68 and 371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.00, 946.68 and 371.26 is: 512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.00 : 946.68 = 371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.00/946.68 = 371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.00x = 946.68 × 371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.00x = 351,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,466.87/686.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.34

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