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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690, 952.17 and 395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690, 952.17 and 395.25 is: 545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690 : 952.17 = 395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690/952.17 = 395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690x = 952.17 × 395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690x = 376,345.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,345.19/690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.43

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