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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.11, 949.48 and 393.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.11, 949.48 and 393.27 is: 542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.11 : 949.48 = 393.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.11/949.48 = 393.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.11x = 949.48 × 393.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.11x = 373,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,402.00/688.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.65

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