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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.76, 949.08 and 377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.76, 949.08 and 377.24 is: 520.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.76 : 949.08 = 377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.76/949.08 = 377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.76x = 949.08 × 377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.76x = 358,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,030.94/687.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.58

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