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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.87, 954.78 and 377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.87, 954.78 and 377.14 is: 520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.87 : 954.78 = 377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.87/954.78 = 377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.87x = 954.78 × 377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.87x = 360,085.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,085.73/691.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.45

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