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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.50, 952.95 and 380.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.50, 952.95 and 380.06 is: 524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.50 : 952.95 = 380.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.50/952.95 = 380.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.50x = 952.95 × 380.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.50x = 362,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,178.18/690.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.52

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