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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.16, 948.34 and 392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.16, 948.34 and 392.44 is: 541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.16 : 948.34 = 392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.16/948.34 = 392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.16x = 948.34 × 392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.16x = 372,166.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,166.55/687.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.60

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