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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.47, 950.10 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.47, 950.10 and 393.84 is: 543.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.47 : 950.10 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.47/950.10 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.47x = 950.10 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.47x = 374,187.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,187.38/688.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.51

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