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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.83, 949.27 and 393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.83, 949.27 and 393.14 is: 542.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.83 : 949.27 = 393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.83/949.27 = 393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.83x = 949.27 × 393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.83x = 373,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,196.01/687.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.57

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