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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.36, 956.83 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.36, 956.83 and 382.86 is: 528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.36 : 956.83 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.36/956.83 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.36x = 956.83 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.36x = 366,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,331.69/693.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.34

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