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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.94, 948.00 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.94, 948.00 and 376.44 is: 519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.94 : 948.00 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.94/948.00 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.94x = 948.00 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.94x = 356,861.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,861.81/686.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.50

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