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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.10, 955.20 and 397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.10, 955.20 and 397.44 is: 548.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.10 : 955.20 = 397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.10/955.20 = 397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.10x = 955.20 × 397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.10x = 379,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,634.69/692.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.53

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