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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.39, 952.73 and 375.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.39, 952.73 and 375.65 is: 518.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.39 : 952.73 = 375.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.39/952.73 = 375.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.39x = 952.73 × 375.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.39x = 357,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,892.77/690.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.39

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