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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.88, 950.73 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.88, 950.73 and 394.20 is: 544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.88 : 950.73 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.88/950.73 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.88x = 950.73 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.88x = 374,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,777.77/688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.04

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