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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.62, 954.44 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.62, 954.44 and 381.12 is: 525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.62 : 954.44 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.62/954.44 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.62x = 954.44 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.62x = 363,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,756.17/691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.95

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