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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.57, 954.36 and 381.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.57, 954.36 and 381.07 is: 525.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.57 : 954.36 = 381.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.57/954.36 = 381.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.57x = 954.36 × 381.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.57x = 363,671.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,671.29/691.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.87

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