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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.85, 951.99 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.85, 951.99 and 379.35 is: 523.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.85 : 951.99 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.85/951.99 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.85x = 951.99 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.85x = 361,130.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,130.75/689.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.50

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