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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.23, 952.49 and 395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.23, 952.49 and 395.46 is: 545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.23 : 952.49 = 395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.23/952.49 = 395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.23x = 952.49 × 395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.23x = 376,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,672.68/690.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.72

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