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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.40, 947.18 and 375.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.40, 947.18 and 375.90 is: 518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.40 : 947.18 = 375.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.40/947.18 = 375.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.40x = 947.18 × 375.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.40x = 356,044.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,044.96/686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.71

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