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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.18, 952.34 and 395.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.18, 952.34 and 395.39 is: 545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.18 : 952.34 = 395.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.18/952.34 = 395.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.18x = 952.34 × 395.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.18x = 376,545.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,545.71/690.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.58

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