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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686, 946.70 and 375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686, 946.70 and 375.52 is: 518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686 : 946.70 = 375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686/946.70 = 375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686x = 946.70 × 375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686x = 355,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,504.78/686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.23

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