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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.25, 951.14 and 374.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.25, 951.14 and 374.51 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.25 : 951.14 = 374.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.25/951.14 = 374.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.25x = 951.14 × 374.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.25x = 356,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,205.75/689.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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