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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.28, 953.88 and 380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.28, 953.88 and 380.72 is: 525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.28 : 953.88 = 380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.28/953.88 = 380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.28x = 953.88 × 380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.28x = 363,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,161.19/691.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.35

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