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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.32, 956.80 and 382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.32, 956.80 and 382.82 is: 528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.32 : 956.80 = 382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.32/956.80 = 382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.32x = 956.80 × 382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.32x = 366,282.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,282.18/693.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.30

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