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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.95, 950.81 and 394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.95, 950.81 and 394.31 is: 544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.95 : 950.81 = 394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.95/950.81 = 394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.95x = 950.81 × 394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.95x = 374,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,914.30/688.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.18

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