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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.79, 950.42 and 394.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.79, 950.42 and 394.01 is: 543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.79 : 950.42 = 394.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.79/950.42 = 394.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.79x = 950.42 × 394.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.79x = 374,471.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,471.22/688.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.67

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