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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.50, 948.81 and 377.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.50, 948.81 and 377.06 is: 520.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.50 : 948.81 = 377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.50/948.81 = 377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.50x = 948.81 × 377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.50x = 357,758.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,758.30/687.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.38

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