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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.76, 954.60 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.76, 954.60 and 381.24 is: 526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.76 : 954.60 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.76/954.60 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.76x = 954.60 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.76x = 363,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,931.70/691.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.10

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