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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.69, 955.91 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.69, 955.91 and 382.19 is: 527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.69 : 955.91 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.69/955.91 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.69x = 955.91 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.69x = 365,339.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,339.24/692.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.42

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