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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.31, 949.87 and 377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.31, 949.87 and 377.81 is: 521.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.31 : 949.87 = 377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.31/949.87 = 377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.31x = 949.87 × 377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.31x = 358,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,870.38/688.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.38

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