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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.52, 952.82 and 395.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.52, 952.82 and 395.80 is: 546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.52 : 952.82 = 395.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.52/952.82 = 395.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.52x = 952.82 × 395.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.52x = 377,126.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,126.16/690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.15

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