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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.63, 947.57 and 387.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.63, 947.57 and 387.89 is: 535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.63 : 947.57 = 387.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.63/947.57 = 387.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.63x = 947.57 × 387.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.63x = 367,552.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,552.93/686.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.30

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