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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.55, 952.99 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.55, 952.99 and 395.82 is: 546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.55 : 952.99 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.55/952.99 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.55x = 952.99 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.55x = 377,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,209.95/690.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.25

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