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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.03, 949.52 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.03, 949.52 and 393.39 is: 542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.03 : 949.52 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.03/949.52 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.03x = 949.52 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.03x = 373,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,531.67/688.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.90

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