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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.13, 950.98 and 374.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.13, 950.98 and 374.39 is: 516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.13 : 950.98 = 374.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.13/950.98 = 374.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.13x = 950.98 × 374.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.13x = 356,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,040.25/689.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.66

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