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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.52, 950.14 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.52, 950.14 and 378 is: 521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.52 : 950.14 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.52/950.14 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.52x = 950.14 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.52x = 359,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,152.92/688.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.63

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