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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.38, 952.72 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.38, 952.72 and 379.88 is: 524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.38 : 952.72 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.38/952.72 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.38x = 952.72 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.38x = 361,919.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,919.27/690.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.23

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