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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.67, 955.67 and 393.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.67, 955.67 and 393.90 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.67 : 955.67 = 393.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.67/955.67 = 393.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.67x = 955.67 × 393.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.67x = 376,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,432.86/692.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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