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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.86, 950.68 and 394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.86, 950.68 and 394.22 is: 544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.86 : 950.68 = 394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.86/950.68 = 394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.86x = 950.68 × 394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.86x = 374,777.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,777.07/688.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.05

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