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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.64, 955.80 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.64, 955.80 and 382.14 is: 527.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.64 : 955.80 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.64/955.80 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.64x = 955.80 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.64x = 365,249.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,249.41/692.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.33

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