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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.15, 952.41 and 391.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.15, 952.41 and 391.46 is: 540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.15 : 952.41 = 391.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.15/952.41 = 391.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.15x = 952.41 × 391.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.15x = 372,823.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,823.70/690.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.20

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