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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.17, 949.44 and 389.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.17, 949.44 and 389.37 is: 537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.17 : 949.44 = 389.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.17/949.44 = 389.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.17x = 949.44 × 389.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.17x = 369,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,685.10/688.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.20

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