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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.01, 954.97 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.01, 954.97 and 397.28 is: 548.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.01 : 954.97 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.01/954.97 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.01x = 954.97 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.01x = 379,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,390.48/692.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.24

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