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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.82, 947.81 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.82, 947.81 and 376.32 is: 519.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.82 : 947.81 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.82/947.81 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.82x = 947.81 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.82x = 356,673.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,673.24/686.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.31

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