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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.88, 949.29 and 393.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.88, 949.29 and 393.10 is: 542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.88 : 949.29 = 393.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.88/949.29 = 393.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.88x = 949.29 × 393.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.88x = 373,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,165.90/687.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.49

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