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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.54, 950.18 and 393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.54, 950.18 and 393.88 is: 543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.54 : 950.18 = 393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.54/950.18 = 393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.54x = 950.18 × 393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.54x = 374,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,256.90/688.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.55

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