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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.09, 949.40 and 393.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.09, 949.40 and 393.20 is: 542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.09 : 949.40 = 393.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.09/949.40 = 393.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.09x = 949.40 × 393.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.09x = 373,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,304.08/688.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.52

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