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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.93, 950.68 and 390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.93, 950.68 and 390.09 is: 538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.93 : 950.68 = 390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.93/950.68 = 390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.93x = 950.68 × 390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.93x = 370,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,850.00/688.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.30

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