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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.38, 955.49 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.38, 955.49 and 377.65 is: 521.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.38 : 955.49 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.38/955.49 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.38x = 955.49 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.38x = 360,837.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,837.94/692.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.15

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