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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.38, 955.48 and 381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.38, 955.48 and 381.88 is: 526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.38 : 955.48 = 381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.38/955.48 = 381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.38x = 955.48 × 381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.38x = 364,873.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,873.93/692.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.99

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