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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.48, 954.25 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.48, 954.25 and 376.75 is: 519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.48 : 954.25 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.48/954.25 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.48x = 954.25 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.48x = 359,508.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,508.92/691.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.91

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