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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.49, 950.13 and 378.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.49, 950.13 and 378.01 is: 521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.49 : 950.13 = 378.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.49/950.13 = 378.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.49x = 950.13 × 378.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.49x = 359,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,158.64/688.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.66

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