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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.66, 953.11 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.66, 953.11 and 380.16 is: 524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.66 : 953.11 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.66/953.11 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.66x = 953.11 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.66x = 362,329.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,329.77/690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.62

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