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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.34, 955.63 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.34, 955.63 and 397.80 is: 549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.34 : 955.63 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.34/955.63 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.34x = 955.63 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.34x = 380,149.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,149.61/692.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.08

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