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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.39, 948.60 and 372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.39, 948.60 and 372.66 is: 514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.39 : 948.60 = 372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.39/948.60 = 372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.39x = 948.60 × 372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.39x = 353,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,505.43/687.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.27

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