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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.56, 952.94 and 395.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.56, 952.94 and 395.90 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.56 : 952.94 = 395.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.56/952.94 = 395.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.56x = 952.94 × 395.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.56x = 377,268.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,268.95/690.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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