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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.56, 952.98 and 380.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.56, 952.98 and 380.06 is: 524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.56 : 952.98 = 380.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.56/952.98 = 380.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.56x = 952.98 × 380.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.56x = 362,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,190.54/690.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.49

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