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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.66, 950.29 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.66, 950.29 and 378.16 is: 521.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.66 : 950.29 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.66/950.29 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.66x = 950.29 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.66x = 359,355.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,355.97/688.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.82

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