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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.19, 949.68 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.19, 949.68 and 373.44 is: 515.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.19 : 949.68 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.19/949.68 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.19x = 949.68 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.19x = 354,647.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,647.77/688.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.34

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