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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.56, 955.73 and 377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.56, 955.73 and 377.83 is: 521.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.56 : 955.73 = 377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.56/955.73 = 377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.56x = 955.73 × 377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.56x = 361,096.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,096.80/692.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.39

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