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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.67, 950.22 and 394.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.67, 950.22 and 394.03 is: 543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.67 : 950.22 = 394.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.67/950.22 = 394.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.67x = 950.22 × 394.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.67x = 374,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,412.81/688.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.68

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