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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.75, 946.30 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.75, 946.30 and 387 is: 534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.75 : 946.30 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.75/946.30 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.75x = 946.30 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.75x = 366,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,218.10/685.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.04

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