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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.27, 948.45 and 376.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.27, 948.45 and 376.77 is: 519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.27 : 948.45 = 376.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.27/948.45 = 376.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.27x = 948.45 × 376.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.27x = 357,347.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,347.51/687.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.95

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