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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.68, 954.51 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.68, 954.51 and 381.18 is: 526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.68 : 954.51 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.68/954.51 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.68x = 954.51 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.68x = 363,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,837.97/691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.02

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