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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.43, 956.93 and 382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.43, 956.93 and 382.93 is: 528.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.43 : 956.93 = 382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.43/956.93 = 382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.43x = 956.93 × 382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.43x = 366,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,432.90/693.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.44

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