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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.85, 954.72 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.85, 954.72 and 377.10 is: 520.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.85 : 954.72 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.85/954.72 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.85x = 954.72 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.85x = 360,024.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,024.91/691.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.38

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