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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.91, 951.02 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.91, 951.02 and 394.12 is: 544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.91 : 951.02 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.91/951.02 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.91x = 951.02 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.91x = 374,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,809.28/688.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.07

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