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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.30, 956.73 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.30, 956.73 and 382.80 is: 528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.30 : 956.73 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.30/956.73 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.30x = 956.73 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.30x = 366,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,236.24/693.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.25

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