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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.43, 950.07 and 377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.43, 950.07 and 377.93 is: 521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.43 : 950.07 = 377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.43/950.07 = 377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.43x = 950.07 × 377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.43x = 359,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,059.96/688.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.56

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