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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.25, 956.69 and 382.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.25, 956.69 and 382.75 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.25 : 956.69 = 382.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.25/956.69 = 382.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.25x = 956.69 × 382.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.25x = 366,173.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,173.10/693.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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