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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.99, 949.44 and 393.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.99, 949.44 and 393.31 is: 542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.99 : 949.44 = 393.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.99/949.44 = 393.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.99x = 949.44 × 393.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.99x = 373,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,424.25/687.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.78

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