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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.62, 952.98 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.62, 952.98 and 395.96 is: 546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.62 : 952.98 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.62/952.98 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.62x = 952.98 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.62x = 377,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,341.96/690.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.38

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