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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.53, 955.44 and 393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.53, 955.44 and 393.74 is: 543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.53 : 955.44 = 393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.53/955.44 = 393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.53x = 955.44 × 393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.53x = 376,194.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,194.95/692.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.22

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