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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.90, 947.82 and 388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.90, 947.82 and 388.14 is: 535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.90 : 947.82 = 388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.90/947.82 = 388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.90x = 947.82 × 388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.90x = 367,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,888.31/686.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.58

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