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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.68, 955.92 and 398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.68, 955.92 and 398.04 is: 549.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.68 : 955.92 = 398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.68/955.92 = 398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.68x = 955.92 × 398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.68x = 380,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,494.40/692.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.31

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