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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.18, 948.31 and 392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.18, 948.31 and 392.45 is: 541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.18 : 948.31 = 392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.18/948.31 = 392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.18x = 948.31 × 392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.18x = 372,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,158.54/687.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.57

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