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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.32, 955.39 and 381.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.32, 955.39 and 381.82 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.32 : 955.39 = 381.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.32/955.39 = 381.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.32x = 955.39 × 381.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.32x = 364,782.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,782.23/692.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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