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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.77, 949.12 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.77, 949.12 and 373.04 is: 514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.77 : 949.12 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.77/949.12 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.77x = 949.12 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.77x = 354,054.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,054.75/687.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.79

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