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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.28, 947.07 and 375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.28, 947.07 and 375.78 is: 518.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.28 : 947.07 = 375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.28/947.07 = 375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.28x = 947.07 × 375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.28x = 355,889.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,889.96/686.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.58

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