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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.88, 947.89 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.88, 947.89 and 376.38 is: 519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.88 : 947.89 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.88/947.89 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.88x = 947.89 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.88x = 356,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,766.84/686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.40

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