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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.38, 948.60 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.38, 948.60 and 376.88 is: 520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.38 : 948.60 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.38/948.60 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.38x = 948.60 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.38x = 357,503.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,503.63/687.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.10

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