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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.04, 949.49 and 377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.04, 949.49 and 377.54 is: 521.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.04 : 949.49 = 377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.04/949.49 = 377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.04x = 949.49 × 377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.04x = 358,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,463.82/688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.00

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