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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.72, 950.42 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.72, 950.42 and 394.02 is: 543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.72 : 950.42 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.72/950.42 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.72x = 950.42 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.72x = 374,484.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,484.49/688.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.74

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