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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.33, 949.93 and 393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.33, 949.93 and 393.62 is: 543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.33 : 949.93 = 393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.33/949.93 = 393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.33x = 949.93 × 393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.33x = 373,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,911.45/688.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.22

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