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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.41, 948.63 and 376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.41, 948.63 and 376.91 is: 520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.41 : 948.63 = 376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.41/948.63 = 376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.41x = 948.63 × 376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.41x = 357,546.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,546.25/687.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.14

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