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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.37, 952.72 and 375.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.37, 952.72 and 375.63 is: 518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.37 : 952.72 = 375.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.37/952.72 = 375.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.37x = 952.72 × 375.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.37x = 357,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,865.70/690.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.37

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