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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.50, 947.38 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.50, 947.38 and 376 is: 518.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.50 : 947.38 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.50/947.38 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.50x = 947.38 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.50x = 356,214.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,214.88/686.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.89

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