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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.93, 957.63 and 379.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.93, 957.63 and 379.19 is: 523.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.93 : 957.63 = 379.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.93/957.63 = 379.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.93x = 957.63 × 379.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.93x = 363,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,119.18/693.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.28

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