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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.54, 955.74 and 397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.54, 955.74 and 397.88 is: 549.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.54 : 955.74 = 397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.54/955.74 = 397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.54x = 955.74 × 397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.54x = 380,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,269.83/692.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.09

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