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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.73, 955.95 and 378.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.73, 955.95 and 378.00 is: 521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.73 : 955.95 = 378.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.73/955.95 = 378.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.73x = 955.95 × 378.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.73x = 361,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,342.43/692.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.62

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