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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.14, 952.38 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.14, 952.38 and 379.64 is: 523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.14 : 952.38 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.14/952.38 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.14x = 952.38 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.14x = 361,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,561.54/690.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.90

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