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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.02, 948.00 and 388.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.02, 948.00 and 388.27 is: 535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.02 : 948.00 = 388.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.02/948.00 = 388.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.02x = 948.00 × 388.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.02x = 368,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,073.28/687.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.75

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