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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.18, 952.46 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.18, 952.46 and 379.68 is: 523.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.18 : 952.46 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.18/952.46 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.18x = 952.46 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.18x = 361,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,630.01/690.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.96

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