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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.33, 949.80 and 377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.33, 949.80 and 377.83 is: 521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.33 : 949.80 = 377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.33/949.80 = 377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.33x = 949.80 × 377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.33x = 358,862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,862.93/688.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.35

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