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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.74, 955.98 and 398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.74, 955.98 and 398.06 is: 549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.74 : 955.98 = 398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.74/955.98 = 398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.74x = 955.98 × 398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.74x = 380,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,537.40/692.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.32

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