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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.04, 955 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.04, 955 and 397.32 is: 548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.04 : 955 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.04/955 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.04x = 955 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.04x = 379,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,440.60/692.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.29

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