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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.21, 956.62 and 378.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.21, 956.62 and 378.47 is: 522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.21 : 956.62 = 378.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.21/956.62 = 378.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.21x = 956.62 × 378.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.21x = 362,046.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,046.95/693.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.27

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