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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.31, 956.77 and 382.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.31, 956.77 and 382.81 is: 528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.31 : 956.77 = 382.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.31/956.77 = 382.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.31x = 956.77 × 382.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.31x = 366,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,261.12/693.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.28

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