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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.89, 957.54 and 383.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.89, 957.54 and 383.39 is: 529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.89 : 957.54 = 383.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.89/957.54 = 383.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.89x = 957.54 × 383.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.89x = 367,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,111.26/693.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.06

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