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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.89, 950.67 and 374.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.89, 950.67 and 374.15 is: 516.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.89 : 950.67 = 374.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.89/950.67 = 374.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.89x = 950.67 × 374.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.89x = 355,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,693.18/688.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.33

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