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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.74, 953.18 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.74, 953.18 and 392 is: 540.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.74 : 953.18 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.74/953.18 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.74x = 953.18 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.74x = 373,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,646.56/690.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.94

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