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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.10, 948.19 and 392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.10, 948.19 and 392.36 is: 541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.10 : 948.19 = 392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.10/948.19 = 392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.10x = 948.19 × 392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.10x = 372,027.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,027.09/687.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.45

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