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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.45, 955.60 and 377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.45, 955.60 and 377.72 is: 521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.45 : 955.60 = 377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.45/955.60 = 377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.45x = 955.60 × 377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.45x = 360,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,943.51/692.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.26

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