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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.38, 954.09 and 384.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.38, 954.09 and 384.41 is: 530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.38 : 954.09 = 384.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.38/954.09 = 384.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.38x = 954.09 × 384.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.38x = 366,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,764.12/691.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.48

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