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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.37, 948.36 and 388.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.37, 948.36 and 388.57 is: 536.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.37 : 948.36 = 388.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.37/948.36 = 388.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.37x = 948.36 × 388.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.37x = 368,504.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,504.25/687.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.11

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