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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.37, 954.10 and 376.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.37, 954.10 and 376.63 is: 519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.37 : 954.10 = 376.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.37/954.10 = 376.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.37x = 954.10 × 376.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.37x = 359,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,342.68/691.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.75

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