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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.97, 952.14 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.97, 952.14 and 375.24 is: 517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.97 : 952.14 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.97/952.14 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.97x = 952.14 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.97x = 357,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,281.01/689.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.82

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