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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.06, 954.96 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.06, 954.96 and 397.32 is: 548.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.06 : 954.96 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.06/954.96 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.06x = 954.96 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.06x = 379,424.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,424.71/692.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.26

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