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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.02, 948.10 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.02, 948.10 and 376.52 is: 519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.02 : 948.10 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.02/948.10 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.02x = 948.10 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.02x = 356,978.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,978.61/687.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.60

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