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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.94, 954.89 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.94, 954.89 and 377.20 is: 520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.94 : 954.89 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.94/954.89 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.94x = 954.89 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.94x = 360,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,182.62/691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.54

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