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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.08, 948.16 and 376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.08, 948.16 and 376.58 is: 519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.08 : 948.16 = 376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.08/948.16 = 376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.08x = 948.16 × 376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.08x = 357,058.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,058.09/687.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.67

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