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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.68, 947.56 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.68, 947.56 and 387.96 is: 535.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.68 : 947.56 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.68/947.56 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.68x = 947.56 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.68x = 367,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,615.38/686.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.35

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