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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.69, 955.80 and 397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.69, 955.80 and 397.98 is: 549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.69 : 955.80 = 397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.69/955.80 = 397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.69x = 955.80 × 397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.69x = 380,389.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,389.28/692.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.15

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