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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.50, 952.90 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.50, 952.90 and 395.82 is: 546.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.50 : 952.90 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.50/952.90 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.50x = 952.90 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.50x = 377,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,176.88/690.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.24

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