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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.69, 947.64 and 371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.69, 947.64 and 371.96 is: 513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.69 : 947.64 = 371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.69/947.64 = 371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.69x = 947.64 × 371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.69x = 352,482.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,482.31/686.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.31

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