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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.23, 951.14 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.23, 951.14 and 394.50 is: 544.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.23 : 951.14 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.23/951.14 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.23x = 951.14 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.23x = 375,222.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,222.76/689.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.41

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