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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.73, 957.32 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.73, 957.32 and 379 is: 523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.73 : 957.32 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.73/957.32 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.73x = 957.32 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.73x = 362,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,824.28/693.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.01

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