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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.10, 952 and 503.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.10, 952 and 503.50 is: 694.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.10 : 952 = 503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.10/952 = 503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.10x = 952 × 503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.10x = 479,332
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,332/690.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.58

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