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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.30, 955.36 and 381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.30, 955.36 and 381.80 is: 526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.30 : 955.36 = 381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.30/955.36 = 381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.30x = 955.36 × 381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.30x = 364,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,756.45/692.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.88

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