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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.01, 949.41 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.01, 949.41 and 393.26 is: 542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.01 : 949.41 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.01/949.41 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.01x = 949.41 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.01x = 373,360.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,360.23/688.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.67

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