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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 954.81 and 377.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 954.81 and 377.17 is: 520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 954.81 = 377.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/954.81 = 377.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 954.81 × 377.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 360,125.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,125.69/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.47

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