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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.02, 952.23 and 375.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.02, 952.23 and 375.29 is: 517.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.02 : 952.23 = 375.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.02/952.23 = 375.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.02x = 952.23 × 375.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.02x = 357,362.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,362.61/690.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.90

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