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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 950.67 and 390.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 950.67 and 390.18 is: 538.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 950.67 = 390.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/950.67 = 390.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 950.67 × 390.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 370,932.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,932.42/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.43

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