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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.64, 953.08 and 375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.64, 953.08 and 375.88 is: 518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.64 : 953.08 = 375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.64/953.08 = 375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.64x = 953.08 × 375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.64x = 358,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,243.71/690.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.71

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