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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.01, 953.59 and 376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.01, 953.59 and 376.27 is: 519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.01 : 953.59 = 376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.01/953.59 = 376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.01x = 953.59 × 376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.01x = 358,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,807.31/691.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.25

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