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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.80, 947.82 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.80, 947.82 and 376.32 is: 519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.80 : 947.82 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.80/947.82 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.80x = 947.82 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.80x = 356,683.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,683.62/686.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.34

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