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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.53, 955.74 and 393.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.53, 955.74 and 393.87 is: 543.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.53 : 955.74 = 393.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.53/955.74 = 393.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.53x = 955.74 × 393.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.53x = 376,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,433.52/692.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.57

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