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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.93, 950.70 and 390.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.93, 950.70 and 390.17 is: 538.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.93 : 950.70 = 390.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.93/950.70 = 390.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.93x = 950.70 × 390.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.93x = 370,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,933.22/688.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.42

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