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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.78, 955.98 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.78, 955.98 and 382.28 is: 527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.78 : 955.98 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.78/955.98 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.78x = 955.98 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.78x = 365,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,452.03/692.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.52

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