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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.99, 948.06 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.99, 948.06 and 392.31 is: 541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.99 : 948.06 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.99/948.06 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.99x = 948.06 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.99x = 371,933.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,933.42/686.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.40

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