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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.46, 950.12 and 393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.46, 950.12 and 393.73 is: 543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.46 : 950.12 = 393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.46/950.12 = 393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.46x = 950.12 × 393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.46x = 374,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,086.40/688.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.36

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