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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.96, 957.66 and 383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.96, 957.66 and 383.46 is: 529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.96 : 957.66 = 383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.96/957.66 = 383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.96x = 957.66 × 383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.96x = 367,224.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,224.30/693.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.17

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