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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.98, 949.50 and 393.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.98, 949.50 and 393.21 is: 542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.98 : 949.50 = 393.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.98/949.50 = 393.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.98x = 949.50 × 393.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.98x = 373,352.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,352.90/687.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.68

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