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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.75, 950.43 and 393.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.75, 950.43 and 393.97 is: 543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.75 : 950.43 = 393.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.75/950.43 = 393.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.75x = 950.43 × 393.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.75x = 374,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,440.91/688.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.65

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