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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.72, 953.17 and 375.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.72, 953.17 and 375.98 is: 518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.72 : 953.17 = 375.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.72/953.17 = 375.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.72x = 953.17 × 375.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.72x = 358,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,372.86/690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.84

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