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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.16, 949.42 and 393.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.16, 949.42 and 393.21 is: 542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.16 : 949.42 = 393.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.16/949.42 = 393.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.16x = 949.42 × 393.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.16x = 373,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,325.49/688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.50

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