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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.10, 949.46 and 393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.10, 949.46 and 393.30 is: 542.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.10 : 949.46 = 393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.10/949.46 = 393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.10x = 949.46 × 393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.10x = 373,420.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,420.65/688.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.69

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