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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.42, 955.47 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.42, 955.47 and 393.66 is: 543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.42 : 955.47 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.42/955.47 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.42x = 955.47 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.42x = 376,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,130.32/692.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.22

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