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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.53, 950.19 and 393.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.53, 950.19 and 393.87 is: 543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.53 : 950.19 = 393.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.53/950.19 = 393.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.53x = 950.19 × 393.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.53x = 374,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,251.34/688.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.55

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