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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688, 949.56 and 393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688, 949.56 and 393.28 is: 542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688 : 949.56 = 393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688/949.56 = 393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688x = 949.56 × 393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688x = 373,442.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,442.96/688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.79

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