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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.34, 949.90 and 373.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.34, 949.90 and 373.61 is: 515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.34 : 949.90 = 373.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.34/949.90 = 373.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.34x = 949.90 × 373.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.34x = 354,895.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,895.33/688.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.58

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