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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.39, 952.70 and 395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.39, 952.70 and 395.60 is: 545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.39 : 952.70 = 395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.39/952.70 = 395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.39x = 952.70 × 395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.39x = 376,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,881.38/690.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.90

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