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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.89, 953.39 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.89, 953.39 and 380.39 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.89 : 953.39 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.89/953.39 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.89x = 953.39 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.89x = 362,658.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,658.12/690.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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