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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.40, 955.50 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.40, 955.50 and 381.90 is: 527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.40 : 955.50 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.40/955.50 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.40x = 955.50 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.40x = 364,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,905.45/692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.02

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