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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 954.84 and 377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 954.84 and 377.18 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 954.84 = 377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/954.84 = 377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 954.84 × 377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 360,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,146.55/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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