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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.04, 953.62 and 380.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.04, 953.62 and 380.54 is: 525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.04 : 953.62 = 380.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.04/953.62 = 380.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.04x = 953.62 × 380.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.04x = 362,890.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,890.55/691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.14

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