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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.83, 954.72 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.83, 954.72 and 381.33 is: 526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.83 : 954.72 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.83/954.72 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.83x = 954.72 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.83x = 364,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,063.38/691.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.23

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