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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.22, 951.11 and 374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.22, 951.11 and 374.48 is: 516.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.22 : 951.11 = 374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.22/951.11 = 374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.22x = 951.11 × 374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.22x = 356,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,165.04/689.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.77

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