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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.79, 950.41 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.79, 950.41 and 394.08 is: 543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.79 : 950.41 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.79/950.41 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.79x = 950.41 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.79x = 374,532.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,532.82/688.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.75

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