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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.21, 955.39 and 397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.21, 955.39 and 397.68 is: 548.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.21 : 955.39 = 397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.21/955.39 = 397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.21x = 955.39 × 397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.21x = 379,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,939.50/692.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.88

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