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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.31, 952.61 and 375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.31, 952.61 and 375.58 is: 518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.31 : 952.61 = 375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.31/952.61 = 375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.31x = 952.61 × 375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.31x = 357,775.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,775.22/690.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.29

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