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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.40, 948.52 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.40, 948.52 and 388.64 is: 536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.40 : 948.52 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.40/948.52 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.40x = 948.52 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.40x = 368,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,632.81/687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.27

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