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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.93, 957.63 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.93, 957.63 and 379.20 is: 523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.93 : 957.63 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.93/957.63 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.93x = 957.63 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.93x = 363,129.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,129.20/693.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.29

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