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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.82, 954.71 and 377.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.82, 954.71 and 377.09 is: 520.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.82 : 954.71 = 377.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.82/954.71 = 377.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.82x = 954.71 × 377.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.82x = 360,004.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,004.93/691.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.38

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