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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.41, 955.43 and 397.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.41, 955.43 and 397.63 is: 548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.41 : 955.43 = 397.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.41/955.43 = 397.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.41x = 955.43 × 397.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.41x = 379,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,905.64/692.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.67

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