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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.75, 950.42 and 389.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.75, 950.42 and 389.99 is: 538.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.75 : 950.42 = 389.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.75/950.42 = 389.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.75x = 950.42 × 389.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.75x = 370,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,657.65/688.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.16

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