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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.41, 950.00 and 377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.41, 950.00 and 377.91 is: 521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.41 : 950.00 = 377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.41/950.00 = 377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.41x = 950.00 × 377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.41x = 359,015.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,015.44/688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.51

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