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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.45, 955.58 and 381.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.45, 955.58 and 381.95 is: 527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.45 : 955.58 = 381.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.45/955.58 = 381.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.45x = 955.58 × 381.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.45x = 364,977.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,977.09/692.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.08

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