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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.24, 952.56 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.24, 952.56 and 379.76 is: 524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.24 : 952.56 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.24/952.56 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.24x = 952.56 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.24x = 361,744.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,744.19/690.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.08

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