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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.50, 954.27 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.50, 954.27 and 381 is: 525.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.50 : 954.27 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.50/954.27 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.50x = 954.27 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.50x = 363,576.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,576.87/691.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.78

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