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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.91, 950.63 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.91, 950.63 and 394.16 is: 543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.91 : 950.63 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.91/950.63 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.91x = 950.63 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.91x = 374,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,693.60/688.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.90

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