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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.24, 948.29 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.24, 948.29 and 388.50 is: 536.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.24 : 948.29 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.24/948.29 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.24x = 948.29 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.24x = 368,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,410.67/687.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.07

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