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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.15, 949.51 and 393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.15, 949.51 and 393.35 is: 542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.15 : 949.51 = 393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.15/949.51 = 393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.15x = 949.51 × 393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.15x = 373,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,492.62/688.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.75

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