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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.89, 953.44 and 376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.89, 953.44 and 376.17 is: 519.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.89 : 953.44 = 376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.89/953.44 = 376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.89x = 953.44 × 376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.89x = 358,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,654.58/690.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.12

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