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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.71, 950.42 and 373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.71, 950.42 and 373.97 is: 516.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.71 : 950.42 = 373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.71/950.42 = 373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.71x = 950.42 × 373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.71x = 355,428.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,428.57/688.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.08

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