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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.01, 946.69 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.01, 946.69 and 371.28 is: 512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.01 : 946.69 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.01/946.69 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.01x = 946.69 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.01x = 351,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,485.62/686.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.36

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