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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.84, 954.75 and 381.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.84, 954.75 and 381.34 is: 526.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.84 : 954.75 = 381.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.84/954.75 = 381.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.84x = 954.75 × 381.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.84x = 364,084.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,084.37/691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.26

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