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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.85, 951.98 and 375.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.85, 951.98 and 375.11 is: 517.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.85 : 951.98 = 375.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.85/951.98 = 375.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.85x = 951.98 × 375.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.85x = 357,092.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,092.53/689.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.64

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