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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.77, 950.34 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.77, 950.34 and 389.97 is: 538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.77 : 950.34 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.77/950.34 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.77x = 950.34 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.77x = 370,604.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,604.09/688.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.07

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