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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.02, 948.04 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.02, 948.04 and 376.50 is: 519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.02 : 948.04 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.02/948.04 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.02x = 948.04 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.02x = 356,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,937.06/687.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.54

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