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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.68, 955.89 and 382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.68, 955.89 and 382.18 is: 527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.68 : 955.89 = 382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.68/955.89 = 382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.68x = 955.89 × 382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.68x = 365,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,322.04/692.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.40

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