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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.06, 952.26 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.06, 952.26 and 379.56 is: 523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.06 : 952.26 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.06/952.26 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.06x = 952.26 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.06x = 361,439.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,439.81/690.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.78

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