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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.08, 950.94 and 394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.08, 950.94 and 394.36 is: 544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.08 : 950.94 = 394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.08/950.94 = 394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.08x = 950.94 × 394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.08x = 375,012.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,012.70/689.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.22

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