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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.98, 948.03 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.98, 948.03 and 372.24 is: 513.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.98 : 948.03 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.98/948.03 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.98x = 948.03 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.98x = 352,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,897.42/686.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.70

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