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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.51, 955.64 and 397.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.51, 955.64 and 397.76 is: 548.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.51 : 955.64 = 397.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.51/955.64 = 397.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.51x = 955.64 × 397.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.51x = 380,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,111.58/692.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.89

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