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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.49, 947.26 and 387.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.49, 947.26 and 387.75 is: 535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.49 : 947.26 = 387.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.49/947.26 = 387.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.49x = 947.26 × 387.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.49x = 367,300.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,300.07/686.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.04

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