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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.16, 952.42 and 375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.16, 952.42 and 375.42 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.16 : 952.42 = 375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.16/952.42 = 375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.16x = 952.42 × 375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.16x = 357,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,555.64/690.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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