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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687, 948.06 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687, 948.06 and 376.50 is: 519.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687 : 948.06 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687/948.06 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687x = 948.06 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687x = 356,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,944.59/687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.57

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