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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.72, 954.56 and 381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.72, 954.56 and 381.22 is: 526.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.72 : 954.56 = 381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.72/954.56 = 381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.72x = 954.56 × 381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.72x = 363,892.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,892.59/691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.07

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