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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.16, 949.60 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.16, 949.60 and 377.66 is: 521.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.16 : 949.60 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.16/949.60 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.16x = 949.60 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.16x = 358,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,620.24/688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.13

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