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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.98, 953.48 and 380.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.98, 953.48 and 380.48 is: 525.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.98 : 953.48 = 380.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.98/953.48 = 380.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.98x = 953.48 × 380.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.98x = 362,780.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,780.07/690.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.02

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