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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.52, 952.94 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.52, 952.94 and 395.88 is: 546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.52 : 952.94 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.52/952.94 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.52x = 952.94 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.52x = 377,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,249.89/690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.33

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