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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.26, 948.43 and 376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.26, 948.43 and 376.76 is: 519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.26 : 948.43 = 376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.26/948.43 = 376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.26x = 948.43 × 376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.26x = 357,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,330.49/687.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.93

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