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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.12, 949.64 and 377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.12, 949.64 and 377.62 is: 521.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.12 : 949.64 = 377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.12/949.64 = 377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.12x = 949.64 × 377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.12x = 358,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,603.06/688.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.13

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