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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.07, 949.65 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.07, 949.65 and 393.50 is: 543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.07 : 949.65 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.07/949.65 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.07x = 949.65 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.07x = 373,687.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,687.28/688.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.09

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