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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.62, 949.01 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.62, 949.01 and 393 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.62 : 949.01 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.62/949.01 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.62x = 949.01 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.62x = 372,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,958.97/687.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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