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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.12, 952.37 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.12, 952.37 and 379.62 is: 523.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.12 : 952.37 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.12/952.37 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.12x = 952.37 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.12x = 361,536.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,536.80/690.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.88

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