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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.62, 950.32 and 378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.62, 950.32 and 378.12 is: 521.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.62 : 950.32 = 378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.62/950.32 = 378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.62x = 950.32 × 378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.62x = 359,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,335.00/688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.82

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