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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.78, 947.78 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.78, 947.78 and 376.28 is: 519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.78 : 947.78 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.78/947.78 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.78x = 947.78 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.78x = 356,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,630.66/686.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.28

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