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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.96, 950.62 and 394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.96, 950.62 and 394.24 is: 543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.96 : 950.62 = 394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.96/950.62 = 394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.96x = 950.62 × 394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.96x = 374,772.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,772.43/688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.97

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