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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.60, 955.78 and 377.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.60, 955.78 and 377.86 is: 521.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.60 : 955.78 = 377.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.60/955.78 = 377.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.60x = 955.78 × 377.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.60x = 361,151.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,151.03/692.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.44

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