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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.88, 950.70 and 394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.88, 950.70 and 394.24 is: 544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.88 : 950.70 = 394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.88/950.70 = 394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.88x = 950.70 × 394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.88x = 374,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,803.97/688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.08

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