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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.57, 955.71 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.57, 955.71 and 377.82 is: 521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.57 : 955.71 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.57/955.71 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.57x = 955.71 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.57x = 361,086.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,086.35/692.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.37

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