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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.14, 955.24 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.14, 955.24 and 397.50 is: 548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.14 : 955.24 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.14/955.24 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.14x = 955.24 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.14x = 379,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,707.90/692.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.60

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