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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.21, 952.53 and 395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.21, 952.53 and 395.48 is: 545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.21 : 952.53 = 395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.21/952.53 = 395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.21x = 952.53 × 395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.21x = 376,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,701.80/690.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.78

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