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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.71, 955.98 and 397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.71, 955.98 and 397.98 is: 549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.71 : 955.98 = 397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.71/955.98 = 397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.71x = 955.98 × 397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.71x = 380,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,460.92/692.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.24

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