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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.10, 953.71 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.10, 953.71 and 380.60 is: 525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.10 : 953.71 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.10/953.71 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.10x = 953.71 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.10x = 362,982.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,982.03/691.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.22

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