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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.02, 949.47 and 393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.02, 949.47 and 393.29 is: 542.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.02 : 949.47 = 393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.02/949.47 = 393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.02x = 949.47 × 393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.02x = 373,412.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,412.31/688.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.73

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