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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.52, 952.91 and 375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.52, 952.91 and 375.78 is: 518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.52 : 952.91 = 375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.52/952.91 = 375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.52x = 952.91 × 375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.52x = 358,077.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,077.88/690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.57

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