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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.28, 948.47 and 376.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.28, 948.47 and 376.78 is: 519.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.28 : 948.47 = 376.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.28/948.47 = 376.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.28x = 948.47 × 376.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.28x = 357,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,364.53/687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.97

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