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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.91, 949.35 and 393.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.91, 949.35 and 393.23 is: 542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.91 : 949.35 = 393.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.91/949.35 = 393.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.91x = 949.35 × 393.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.91x = 373,310.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,310.93/687.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.68

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