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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.81, 957.47 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.81, 957.47 and 383.31 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.81 : 957.47 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.81/957.47 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.81x = 957.47 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.81x = 367,007.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,007.83/693.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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