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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.93, 950.94 and 394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.93, 950.94 and 394.43 is: 544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.93 : 950.94 = 394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.93/950.94 = 394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.93x = 950.94 × 394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.93x = 375,074.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,074.51/688.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.43

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