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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.31, 955.32 and 393.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.31, 955.32 and 393.57 is: 543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.31 : 955.32 = 393.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.31/955.32 = 393.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.31x = 955.32 × 393.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.31x = 375,985.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,985.29/692.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.09

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