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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.10, 953.72 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.10, 953.72 and 376.38 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.10 : 953.72 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.10/953.72 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.10x = 953.72 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.10x = 358,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,964.24/691.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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