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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690, 952.44 and 395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690, 952.44 and 395.44 is: 545.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690 : 952.44 = 395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690/952.44 = 395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690x = 952.44 × 395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690x = 376,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,632.87/690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.84

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