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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.60, 948.89 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.60, 948.89 and 377.10 is: 520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.60 : 948.89 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.60/948.89 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.60x = 948.89 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.60x = 357,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,819.79/687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.39

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