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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.14, 953.79 and 380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.14, 953.79 and 380.64 is: 525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.14 : 953.79 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.14/953.79 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.14x = 953.79 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.14x = 363,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,050.63/691.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.29

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