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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.13, 951 and 378.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.13, 951 and 378.63 is: 522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.13 : 951 = 378.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.13/951 = 378.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.13x = 951 × 378.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.13x = 360,077.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,077.13/689.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.51

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