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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.98, 954.90 and 377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.98, 954.90 and 377.22 is: 520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.98 : 954.90 = 377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.98/954.90 = 377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.98x = 954.90 × 377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.98x = 360,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,207.38/691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.55

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