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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.08, 948.20 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.08, 948.20 and 392.37 is: 541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.08 : 948.20 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.08/948.20 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.08x = 948.20 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.08x = 372,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,045.23/687.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.49

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