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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.29, 949.86 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.29, 949.86 and 373.56 is: 515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.29 : 949.86 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.29/949.86 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.29x = 949.86 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.29x = 354,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,829.70/688.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.52

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