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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.94, 952.13 and 375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.94, 952.13 and 375.20 is: 517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.94 : 952.13 = 375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.94/952.13 = 375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.94x = 952.13 × 375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.94x = 357,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,239.18/689.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.78

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