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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.52, 947.34 and 391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.52, 947.34 and 391.80 is: 540.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.52 : 947.34 = 391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.52/947.34 = 391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.52x = 947.34 × 391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.52x = 371,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,167.81/686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.65

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