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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.39, 954.12 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.39, 954.12 and 376.65 is: 519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.39 : 954.12 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.39/954.12 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.39x = 954.12 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.39x = 359,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,369.30/691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.78

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