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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.52, 955.82 and 397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.52, 955.82 and 397.98 is: 549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.52 : 955.82 = 397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.52/955.82 = 397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.52x = 955.82 × 397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.52x = 380,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,397.24/692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.29

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