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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.73, 953.22 and 396.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.73, 953.22 and 396.01 is: 546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.73 : 953.22 = 396.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.73/953.22 = 396.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.73x = 953.22 × 396.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.73x = 377,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,484.65/690.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.50

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