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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.28, 955.33 and 397.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.28, 955.33 and 397.53 is: 548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.28 : 955.33 = 397.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.28/955.33 = 397.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.28x = 955.33 × 397.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.28x = 379,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,771.34/692.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.58

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