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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.71, 947.63 and 376.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.71, 947.63 and 376.21 is: 519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.71 : 947.63 = 376.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.71/947.63 = 376.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.71x = 947.63 × 376.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.71x = 356,506.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,506.00/686.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.15

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