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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.58, 955.80 and 397.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.58, 955.80 and 397.85 is: 549.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.58 : 955.80 = 397.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.58/955.80 = 397.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.58x = 955.80 × 397.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.58x = 380,265.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,265.03/692.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.06

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