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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.25, 948.41 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.25, 948.41 and 376.75 is: 519.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.25 : 948.41 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.25/948.41 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.25x = 948.41 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.25x = 357,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,313.47/687.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.92

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