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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.87, 949.26 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.87, 949.26 and 373.13 is: 514.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.87 : 949.26 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.87/949.26 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.87x = 949.26 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.87x = 354,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,199.29/687.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.92

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