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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.46, 955.62 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.46, 955.62 and 381.96 is: 527.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.46 : 955.62 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.46/955.62 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.46x = 955.62 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.46x = 365,008.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,008.62/692.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.12

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