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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.27, 949.73 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.27, 949.73 and 393.48 is: 542.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.27 : 949.73 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.27/949.73 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.27x = 949.73 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.27x = 373,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,699.76/688.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.96

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