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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.01, 948.09 and 376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.01, 948.09 and 376.51 is: 519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.01 : 948.09 = 376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.01/948.09 = 376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.01x = 948.09 × 376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.01x = 356,965.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,965.37/687.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.59

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