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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.52, 955.64 and 382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.52, 955.64 and 382 is: 527.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.52 : 955.64 = 382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.52/955.64 = 382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.52x = 955.64 × 382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.52x = 365,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,054.48/692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.14

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