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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.46, 952.86 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.46, 952.86 and 379.96 is: 524.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.46 : 952.86 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.46/952.86 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.46x = 952.86 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.46x = 362,048.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,048.69/690.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.36

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