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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.62, 955.86 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.62, 955.86 and 382.12 is: 527.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.62 : 955.86 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.62/955.86 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.62x = 955.86 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.62x = 365,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,253.22/692.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.35

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