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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.17, 952.42 and 375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.17, 952.42 and 375.43 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.17 : 952.42 = 375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.17/952.42 = 375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.17x = 952.42 × 375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.17x = 357,562.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,562.28/690.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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