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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.51, 950.10 and 393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.51, 950.10 and 393.76 is: 543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.51 : 950.10 = 393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.51/950.10 = 393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.51x = 950.10 × 393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.51x = 374,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,111.38/688.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.36

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