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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 952.66 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 952.66 and 379.82 is: 524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 952.66 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/952.66 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 952.66 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 361,839.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,839.32/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.16

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