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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.65, 955.88 and 397.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.65, 955.88 and 397.93 is: 549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.65 : 955.88 = 397.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.65/955.88 = 397.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.65x = 955.88 × 397.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.65x = 380,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,373.33/692.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.16

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