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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.60, 950.27 and 373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.60, 950.27 and 373.87 is: 515.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.60 : 950.27 = 373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.60/950.27 = 373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.60x = 950.27 × 373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.60x = 355,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,275.38/688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.94

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