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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.47, 952.79 and 391.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.47, 952.79 and 391.71 is: 540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.47 : 952.79 = 391.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.47/952.79 = 391.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.47x = 952.79 × 391.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.47x = 373,215.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,215.41/690.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.53

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