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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690, 952.20 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690, 952.20 and 379.50 is: 523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690 : 952.20 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690/952.20 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690x = 952.20 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690x = 361,359.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,359.90/690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.71

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