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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.07, 955.05 and 381.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.07, 955.05 and 381.57 is: 526.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.07 : 955.05 = 381.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.07/955.05 = 381.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.07x = 955.05 × 381.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.07x = 364,411.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,411.75/692.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.56

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