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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.40, 952.54 and 395.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.40, 952.54 and 395.61 is: 545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.40 : 952.54 = 395.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.40/952.54 = 395.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.40x = 952.54 × 395.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.40x = 376,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,834.35/690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.82

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