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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.94, 950.72 and 374.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.94, 950.72 and 374.19 is: 516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.94 : 950.72 = 374.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.94/950.72 = 374.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.94x = 950.72 × 374.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.94x = 355,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,750.85/688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.38

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