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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.96, 950.71 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.96, 950.71 and 394.16 is: 543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.96 : 950.71 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.96/950.71 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.96x = 950.71 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.96x = 374,731.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,731.85/688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.91

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