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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.59, 952.98 and 391.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.59, 952.98 and 391.79 is: 540.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.59 : 952.98 = 391.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.59/952.98 = 391.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.59x = 952.98 × 391.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.59x = 373,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,368.03/690.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.65

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