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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.29, 955.33 and 397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.29, 955.33 and 397.59 is: 548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.29 : 955.33 = 397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.29/955.33 = 397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.29x = 955.33 × 397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.29x = 379,829.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,829.65/692.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.66

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