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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.21, 946.94 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.21, 946.94 and 387.54 is: 534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.21 : 946.94 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.21/946.94 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.21x = 946.94 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.21x = 366,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,979.49/686.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.80

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