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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.27, 952.56 and 395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.27, 952.56 and 395.58 is: 545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.27 : 952.56 = 395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.27/952.56 = 395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.27x = 952.56 × 395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.27x = 376,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,813.68/690.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.89

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