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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.61, 957.15 and 383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.61, 957.15 and 383.11 is: 528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.61 : 957.15 = 383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.61/957.15 = 383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.61x = 957.15 × 383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.61x = 366,688.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,688.95/693.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.67

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