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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.66, 955.88 and 377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.66, 955.88 and 377.93 is: 521.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.66 : 955.88 = 377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.66/955.88 = 377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.66x = 955.88 × 377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.66x = 361,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,250.48/692.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.54

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