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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.38, 949.98 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.38, 949.98 and 377.88 is: 521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.38 : 949.98 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.38/949.98 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.38x = 949.98 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.38x = 358,978.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,978.44/688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.48

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