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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.25, 948.43 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.25, 948.43 and 388.56 is: 536.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.25 : 948.43 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.25/948.43 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.25x = 948.43 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.25x = 368,521.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,521.96/687.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.23

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