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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.57, 952.83 and 395.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.57, 952.83 and 395.69 is: 545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.57 : 952.83 = 395.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.57/952.83 = 395.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.57x = 952.83 × 395.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.57x = 377,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,020.54/690.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.96

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