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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.44, 950.16 and 393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.44, 950.16 and 393.80 is: 543.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.44 : 950.16 = 393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.44/950.16 = 393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.44x = 950.16 × 393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.44x = 374,173.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,173.01/688.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.51

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