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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.38, 954.12 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.38, 954.12 and 380.88 is: 525.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.38 : 954.12 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.38/954.12 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.38x = 954.12 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.38x = 363,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,405.23/691.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.62

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