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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.40, 952.68 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.40, 952.68 and 395.64 is: 545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.40 : 952.68 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.40/952.68 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.40x = 952.68 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.40x = 376,918.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,918.32/690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.94

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