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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.02, 950.37 and 511.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.02, 950.37 and 511.38 is: 706.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.02 : 950.37 = 511.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.02/950.37 = 511.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.02x = 950.37 × 511.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.02x = 486,000.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,000.21/688.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.38

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