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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.56, 955.72 and 397.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.56, 955.72 and 397.84 is: 549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.56 : 955.72 = 397.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.56/955.72 = 397.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.56x = 955.72 × 397.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.56x = 380,223.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,223.64/692.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.01

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