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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.29, 952.50 and 391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.29, 952.50 and 391.52 is: 540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.29 : 952.50 = 391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.29/952.50 = 391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.29x = 952.50 × 391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.29x = 372,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,922.80/690.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.24

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