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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.84, 950.58 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.84, 950.58 and 394.10 is: 543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.84 : 950.58 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.84/950.58 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.84x = 950.58 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.84x = 374,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,623.58/688.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.85

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