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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.39, 947.25 and 387.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.39, 947.25 and 387.65 is: 534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.39 : 947.25 = 387.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.39/947.25 = 387.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.39x = 947.25 × 387.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.39x = 367,203.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,203.83/686.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.98

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