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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.89, 954.79 and 377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.89, 954.79 and 377.14 is: 520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.89 : 954.79 = 377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.89/954.79 = 377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.89x = 954.79 × 377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.89x = 360,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,089.50/691.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.44

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