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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.20, 956.60 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.20, 956.60 and 382.70 is: 528.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.20 : 956.60 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.20/956.60 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.20x = 956.60 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.20x = 366,084.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,084.12/693.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.11

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