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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690, 952.19 and 395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690, 952.19 and 395.26 is: 545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690 : 952.19 = 395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690/952.19 = 395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690x = 952.19 × 395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690x = 376,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,362.62/690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.45

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