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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.97, 950.72 and 394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.97, 950.72 and 394.18 is: 543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.97 : 950.72 = 394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.97/950.72 = 394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.97x = 950.72 × 394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.97x = 374,754.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,754.81/688.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.93

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