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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.20, 952.50 and 395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.20, 952.50 and 395.42 is: 545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.20 : 952.50 = 395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.20/952.50 = 395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.20x = 952.50 × 395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.20x = 376,637.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,637.55/690.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.69

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