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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.35, 951.31 and 390.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.35, 951.31 and 390.61 is: 539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.35 : 951.31 = 390.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.35/951.31 = 390.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.35x = 951.31 × 390.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.35x = 371,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,591.20/689.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.05

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