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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.36, 952.62 and 395.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.36, 952.62 and 395.62 is: 545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.36 : 952.62 = 395.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.36/952.62 = 395.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.36x = 952.62 × 395.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.36x = 376,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,875.52/690.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.91

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