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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.01, 946.71 and 375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.01, 946.71 and 375.51 is: 518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.01 : 946.71 = 375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.01/946.71 = 375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.01x = 946.71 × 375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.01x = 355,499.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,499.07/686.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.21

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