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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.29, 949.74 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.29, 949.74 and 389.52 is: 537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.29 : 949.74 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.29/949.74 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.29x = 949.74 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.29x = 369,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,942.72/688.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.48

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