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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.82, 950.72 and 394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.82, 950.72 and 394.25 is: 544.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.82 : 950.72 = 394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.82/950.72 = 394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.82x = 950.72 × 394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.82x = 374,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,814.64/688.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.14

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