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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.03, 950.88 and 374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.03, 950.88 and 374.31 is: 516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.03 : 950.88 = 374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.03/950.88 = 374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.03x = 950.88 × 374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.03x = 355,917.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,917.27/689.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.55

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