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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.78, 957.36 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.78, 957.36 and 383.28 is: 528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.78 : 957.36 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.78/957.36 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.78x = 957.36 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.78x = 366,936.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,936.94/693.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.90

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