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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.75, 951.83 and 375.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.75, 951.83 and 375.01 is: 517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.75 : 951.83 = 375.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.75/951.83 = 375.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.75x = 951.83 × 375.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.75x = 356,941.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,941.51/689.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.50

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