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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.41, 952.79 and 379.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.41, 952.79 and 379.91 is: 524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.41 : 952.79 = 379.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.41/952.79 = 379.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.41x = 952.79 × 379.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.41x = 361,967.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,967.79/690.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.28

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