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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.46, 952.78 and 395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.46, 952.78 and 395.66 is: 545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.46 : 952.78 = 395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.46/952.78 = 395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.46x = 952.78 × 395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.46x = 376,976.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,976.93/690.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.98

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