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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.40, 955.47 and 397.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.40, 955.47 and 397.65 is: 548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.40 : 955.47 = 397.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.40/955.47 = 397.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.40x = 955.47 × 397.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.40x = 379,942.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,942.65/692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.73

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