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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.59, 950.26 and 378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.59, 950.26 and 378.09 is: 521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.59 : 950.26 = 378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.59/950.26 = 378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.59x = 950.26 × 378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.59x = 359,287.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,287.13/688.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.77

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