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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.17, 949.53 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.17, 949.53 and 393.54 is: 543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.17 : 949.53 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.17/949.53 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.17x = 949.53 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.17x = 373,678.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,678.04/688.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.00

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