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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.26, 949.74 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.26, 949.74 and 393.48 is: 542.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.26 : 949.74 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.26/949.74 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.26x = 949.74 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.26x = 373,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,703.70/688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.97

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