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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.13, 949.67 and 393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.13, 949.67 and 393.44 is: 542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.13 : 949.67 = 393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.13/949.67 = 393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.13x = 949.67 × 393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.13x = 373,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,638.27/688.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.98

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