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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.31, 947.13 and 375.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.31, 947.13 and 375.81 is: 518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.31 : 947.13 = 375.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.31/947.13 = 375.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.31x = 947.13 × 375.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.31x = 355,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,940.93/686.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.63

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