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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.09, 954.95 and 397.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.09, 954.95 and 397.37 is: 548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.09 : 954.95 = 397.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.09/954.95 = 397.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.09x = 954.95 × 397.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.09x = 379,464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,464.70/692.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.29

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