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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.33, 948.66 and 392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.33, 948.66 and 392.67 is: 541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.33 : 948.66 = 392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.33/948.66 = 392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.33x = 948.66 × 392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.33x = 372,510.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,510.32/687.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.97

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