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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.88, 950.61 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.88, 950.61 and 394.10 is: 543.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.88 : 950.61 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.88/950.61 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.88x = 950.61 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.88x = 374,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,635.40/688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.83

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