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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.91, 957.59 and 383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.91, 957.59 and 383.41 is: 529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.91 : 957.59 = 383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.91/957.59 = 383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.91x = 957.59 × 383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.91x = 367,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,147.19/693.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.10

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