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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.26, 948.42 and 392.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.26, 948.42 and 392.51 is: 541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.26 : 948.42 = 392.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.26/948.42 = 392.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.26x = 948.42 × 392.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.26x = 372,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,266.71/687.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.67

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