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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.83, 951.96 and 395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.83, 951.96 and 395.08 is: 545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.83 : 951.96 = 395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.83/951.96 = 395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.83x = 951.96 × 395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.83x = 376,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,100.36/689.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.21

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