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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.42, 950.16 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.42, 950.16 and 393.72 is: 543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.42 : 950.16 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.42/950.16 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.42x = 950.16 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.42x = 374,097.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,097.00/688.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.41

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