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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.38, 956.86 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.38, 956.86 and 382.88 is: 528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.38 : 956.86 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.38/956.86 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.38x = 956.86 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.38x = 366,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,362.56/693.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.37

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