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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.03, 953.62 and 376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.03, 953.62 and 376.30 is: 519.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.03 : 953.62 = 376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.03/953.62 = 376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.03x = 953.62 × 376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.03x = 358,848.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,848.65/691.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.29

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