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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.28, 955.28 and 381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.28, 955.28 and 381.76 is: 526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.28 : 955.28 = 381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.28/955.28 = 381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.28x = 955.28 × 381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.28x = 364,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,687.69/692.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.79

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