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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.29, 952.74 and 391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.29, 952.74 and 391.55 is: 540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.29 : 952.74 = 391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.29/952.74 = 391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.29x = 952.74 × 391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.29x = 373,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,042.75/690.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.41

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