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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.03, 956.34 and 382.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.03, 956.34 and 382.53 is: 527.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.03 : 956.34 = 382.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.03/956.34 = 382.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.03x = 956.34 × 382.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.03x = 365,828.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,828.74/693.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.87

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