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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.88, 949.32 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.88, 949.32 and 393.24 is: 542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.88 : 949.32 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.88/949.32 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.88x = 949.32 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.88x = 373,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,310.60/687.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.70

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