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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.95, 952.12 and 375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.95, 952.12 and 375.20 is: 517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.95 : 952.12 = 375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.95/952.12 = 375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.95x = 952.12 × 375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.95x = 357,235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,235.42/689.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.77

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