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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.12, 955.13 and 381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.12, 955.13 and 381.62 is: 526.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.12 : 955.13 = 381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.12/955.13 = 381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.12x = 955.13 × 381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.12x = 364,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,490.03/692.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.63

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