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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.42, 954.17 and 376.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.42, 954.17 and 376.69 is: 519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.42 : 954.17 = 376.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.42/954.17 = 376.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.42x = 954.17 × 376.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.42x = 359,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,428.97/691.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.84

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