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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.01, 955.22 and 397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.01, 955.22 and 397.40 is: 548.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.01 : 955.22 = 397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.01/955.22 = 397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.01x = 955.22 × 397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.01x = 379,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,597.66/692.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.54

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