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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.97, 949.43 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.97, 949.43 and 393.16 is: 542.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.97 : 949.43 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.97/949.43 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.97x = 949.43 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.97x = 373,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,277.90/687.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.58

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