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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.78, 954.60 and 381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.78, 954.60 and 381.28 is: 526.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.78 : 954.60 = 381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.78/954.60 = 381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.78x = 954.60 × 381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.78x = 363,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,969.89/691.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.14

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