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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.52, 952.97 and 395.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.52, 952.97 and 395.83 is: 546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.52 : 952.97 = 395.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.52/952.97 = 395.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.52x = 952.97 × 395.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.52x = 377,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,210.65/690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.27

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