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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.62, 957.20 and 383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.62, 957.20 and 383.12 is: 528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.62 : 957.20 = 383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.62/957.20 = 383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.62x = 957.20 × 383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.62x = 366,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,722.46/693.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.71

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