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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.89, 949.52 and 393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.89, 949.52 and 393.46 is: 543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.89 : 949.52 = 393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.89/949.52 = 393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.89x = 949.52 × 393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.89x = 373,596.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,596.75/687.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.10

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