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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.14, 955.15 and 377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.14, 955.15 and 377.40 is: 520.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.14 : 955.15 = 377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.14/955.15 = 377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.14x = 955.15 × 377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.14x = 360,473.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,473.61/692.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.81

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