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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.80, 950.54 and 374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.80, 950.54 and 374.06 is: 516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.80 : 950.54 = 374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.80/950.54 = 374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.80x = 950.54 × 374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.80x = 355,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,557.12/688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.20

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