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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.35, 948.54 and 376.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.35, 948.54 and 376.85 is: 520.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.35 : 948.54 = 376.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.35/948.54 = 376.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.35x = 948.54 × 376.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.35x = 357,455.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,455.41/687.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.05

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