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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.97, 950.76 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.97, 950.76 and 374.22 is: 516.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.97 : 950.76 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.97/950.76 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.97x = 950.76 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.97x = 355,793.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,793.41/688.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.41

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