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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.55, 955.64 and 382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.55, 955.64 and 382.03 is: 527.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.55 : 955.64 = 382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.55/955.64 = 382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.55x = 955.64 × 382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.55x = 365,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,081.24/692.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.16

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