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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.48, 950.10 and 377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.48, 950.10 and 377.98 is: 521.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.48 : 950.10 = 377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.48/950.10 = 377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.48x = 950.10 × 377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.48x = 359,118.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,118.80/688.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.61

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