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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.37, 955.35 and 393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.37, 955.35 and 393.62 is: 543.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.37 : 955.35 = 393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.37/955.35 = 393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.37x = 955.35 × 393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.37x = 376,040.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,040.09/692.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.12

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