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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.87, 953.39 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.87, 953.39 and 392.10 is: 541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.87 : 953.39 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.87/953.39 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.87x = 953.39 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.87x = 373,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,821.62/690.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.09

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