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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.08, 953.64 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.08, 953.64 and 376.32 is: 519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.08 : 953.64 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.08/953.64 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.08x = 953.64 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.08x = 358,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,877.38/691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.30

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