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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.41, 954.15 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.41, 954.15 and 376.68 is: 519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.41 : 954.15 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.41/954.15 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.41x = 954.15 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.41x = 359,409.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,409.22/691.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.82

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