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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.24, 955.37 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.24, 955.37 and 397.50 is: 548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.24 : 955.37 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.24/955.37 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.24x = 955.37 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.24x = 379,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,758.18/692.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.60

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