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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.80, 947.68 and 388.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.80, 947.68 and 388.01 is: 535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.80 : 947.68 = 388.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.80/947.68 = 388.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.80x = 947.68 × 388.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.80x = 367,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,710.72/686.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.40

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