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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.70, 950.37 and 393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.70, 950.37 and 393.98 is: 543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.70 : 950.37 = 393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.70/950.37 = 393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.70x = 950.37 × 393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.70x = 374,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,422.02/688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.67

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