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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.07, 949.55 and 377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.07, 949.55 and 377.57 is: 521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.07 : 949.55 = 377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.07/949.55 = 377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.07x = 949.55 × 377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.07x = 358,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,519.71/688.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.05

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