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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.04, 955.06 and 397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.04, 955.06 and 397.40 is: 548.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.04 : 955.06 = 397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.04/955.06 = 397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.04x = 955.06 × 397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.04x = 379,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,540.84/692.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.44

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