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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.44, 952.83 and 395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.44, 952.83 and 395.60 is: 545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.44 : 952.83 = 395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.44/952.83 = 395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.44x = 952.83 × 395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.44x = 376,939.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,939.55/690.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.94

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