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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.91, 952.40 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.91, 952.40 and 395.12 is: 545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.91 : 952.40 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.91/952.40 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.91x = 952.40 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.91x = 376,312.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,312.29/689.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.45

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