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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.02, 953.56 and 380.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.02, 953.56 and 380.50 is: 525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.02 : 953.56 = 380.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.02/953.56 = 380.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.02x = 953.56 × 380.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.02x = 362,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,829.58/691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.06

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