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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 955.03 and 397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 955.03 and 397.24 is: 548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 955.03 = 397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/955.03 = 397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 955.03 × 397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 379,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,376.12/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.23

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