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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 952.56 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 952.56 and 387.48 is: 534.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 952.56 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/952.56 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 952.56 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 369,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,101.52/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.68

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