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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.71, 949.01 and 377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.71, 949.01 and 377.21 is: 520.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.71 : 949.01 = 377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.71/949.01 = 377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.71x = 949.01 × 377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.71x = 357,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,974.18/687.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.53

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