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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.36, 948.57 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.36, 948.57 and 376.86 is: 520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.36 : 948.57 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.36/948.57 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.36x = 948.57 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.36x = 357,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,478.09/687.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.07

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