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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.59, 950.22 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.59, 950.22 and 389.79 is: 537.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.59 : 950.22 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.59/950.22 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.59x = 950.22 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.59x = 370,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,386.25/688.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.89

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