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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.23, 947.07 and 391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.23, 947.07 and 391.55 is: 540.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.23 : 947.07 = 391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.23/947.07 = 391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.23x = 947.07 × 391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.23x = 370,825.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,825.26/686.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.38

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