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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.03, 956.32 and 382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.03, 956.32 and 382.51 is: 527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.03 : 956.32 = 382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.03/956.32 = 382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.03x = 956.32 × 382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.03x = 365,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,800.05/693.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.83

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