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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.42, 956.82 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.42, 956.82 and 382.92 is: 528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.42 : 956.82 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.42/956.82 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.42x = 956.82 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.42x = 366,385.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,385.51/693.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.37

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