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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.28, 949.90 and 393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.28, 949.90 and 393.60 is: 543.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.28 : 949.90 = 393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.28/949.90 = 393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.28x = 949.90 × 393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.28x = 373,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,880.64/688.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.21

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