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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.03, 949.50 and 393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.03, 949.50 and 393.34 is: 542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.03 : 949.50 = 393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.03/949.50 = 393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.03x = 949.50 × 393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.03x = 373,476.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,476.33/688.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.82

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