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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.73, 954.58 and 377.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.73, 954.58 and 377.01 is: 520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.73 : 954.58 = 377.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.73/954.58 = 377.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.73x = 954.58 × 377.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.73x = 359,881.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,881.21/691.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.26

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