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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.84, 953.37 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.84, 953.37 and 380.34 is: 524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.84 : 953.37 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.84/953.37 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.84x = 953.37 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.84x = 362,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,604.75/690.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.88

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