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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 950.37 and 393.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 950.37 and 393.95 is: 543.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 950.37 = 393.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/950.37 = 393.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 950.37 × 393.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 374,393.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,393.51/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.64

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