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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.40, 949.86 and 393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.40, 949.86 and 393.76 is: 543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.40 : 949.86 = 393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.40/949.86 = 393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.40x = 949.86 × 393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.40x = 374,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,016.87/688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.31

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