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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.93, 949.38 and 377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.93, 949.38 and 377.43 is: 520.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.93 : 949.38 = 377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.93/949.38 = 377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.93x = 949.38 × 377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.93x = 358,324.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,324.49/687.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.87

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