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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.76, 952.04 and 395.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.76, 952.04 and 395.21 is: 545.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.76 : 952.04 = 395.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.76/952.04 = 395.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.76x = 952.04 × 395.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.76x = 376,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,248.99/689.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.48

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