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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.08, 955.20 and 397.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.08, 955.20 and 397.33 is: 548.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.08 : 955.20 = 397.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.08/955.20 = 397.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.08x = 955.20 × 397.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.08x = 379,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,529.62/692.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.39

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