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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.73, 949.07 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.73, 949.07 and 373 is: 514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.73 : 949.07 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.73/949.07 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.73x = 949.07 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.73x = 354,003.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,003.11/687.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.74

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