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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.72, 952.96 and 395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.72, 952.96 and 395.78 is: 546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.72 : 952.96 = 395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.72/952.96 = 395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.72x = 952.96 × 395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.72x = 377,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,162.51/690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.04

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