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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.96, 952.28 and 395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.96, 952.28 and 395.42 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.96 : 952.28 = 395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.96/952.28 = 395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.96x = 952.28 × 395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.96x = 376,552.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,552.94/689.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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