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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.39, 955.51 and 397.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.39, 955.51 and 397.69 is: 548.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.39 : 955.51 = 397.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.39/955.51 = 397.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.39x = 955.51 × 397.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.39x = 379,996.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,996.77/692.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.82

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