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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.50, 952.91 and 380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.50, 952.91 and 380 is: 524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.50 : 952.91 = 380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.50/952.91 = 380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.50x = 952.91 × 380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.50x = 362,105.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,105.80/690.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.41

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