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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.34, 949.77 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.34, 949.77 and 393.54 is: 543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.34 : 949.77 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.34/949.77 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.34x = 949.77 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.34x = 373,772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,772.49/688.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.01

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