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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.20, 948.08 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.20, 948.08 and 392.31 is: 541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.20 : 948.08 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.20/948.08 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.20x = 948.08 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.20x = 371,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,939.30/687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.24

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