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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.26, 953.91 and 380.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.26, 953.91 and 380.74 is: 525.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.26 : 953.91 = 380.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.26/953.91 = 380.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.26x = 953.91 × 380.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.26x = 363,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,191.69/691.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.41

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