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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.59, 952.99 and 375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.59, 952.99 and 375.84 is: 518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.59 : 952.99 = 375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.59/952.99 = 375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.59x = 952.99 × 375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.59x = 358,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,171.76/690.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.65

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