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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.14, 949.77 and 393.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.14, 949.77 and 393.57 is: 543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.14 : 949.77 = 393.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.14/949.77 = 393.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.14x = 949.77 × 393.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.14x = 373,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,800.98/688.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.20

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