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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.57, 955.67 and 389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.57, 955.67 and 389.75 is: 537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.57 : 955.67 = 389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.57/955.67 = 389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.57x = 955.67 × 389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.57x = 372,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,465.66/692.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.80

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