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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.21, 952.63 and 395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.21, 952.63 and 395.68 is: 546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.21 : 952.63 = 395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.21/952.63 = 395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.21x = 952.63 × 395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.21x = 376,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,929.90/690.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.11

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