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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.94, 954.88 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.94, 954.88 and 381.44 is: 526.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.94 : 954.88 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.94/954.88 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.94x = 954.88 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.94x = 364,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,227.52/691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.39

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