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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.62, 953.15 and 396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.62, 953.15 and 396 is: 546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.62 : 953.15 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.62/953.15 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.62x = 953.15 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.62x = 377,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,445.42/690.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.54

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