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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.11, 954.76 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.11, 954.76 and 397.20 is: 547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.11 : 954.76 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.11/954.76 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.11x = 954.76 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.11x = 379,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,227.07/692.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.93

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