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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.11, 950.96 and 374.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.11, 950.96 and 374.37 is: 516.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.11 : 950.96 = 374.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.11/950.96 = 374.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.11x = 950.96 × 374.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.11x = 356,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,006.14/689.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.62

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