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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.35, 954.01 and 376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.35, 954.01 and 376.61 is: 519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.35 : 954.01 = 376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.35/954.01 = 376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.35x = 954.01 × 376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.35x = 359,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,289.71/691.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.69

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