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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.27, 955.28 and 397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.27, 955.28 and 397.52 is: 548.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.27 : 955.28 = 397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.27/955.28 = 397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.27x = 955.28 × 397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.27x = 379,736.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,736.14/692.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.54

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