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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.44, 947.32 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.44, 947.32 and 375.94 is: 518.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.44 : 947.32 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.44/947.32 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.44x = 947.32 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.44x = 356,135.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,135.48/686.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.82

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