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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.92, 953.46 and 396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.92, 953.46 and 396.18 is: 546.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.92 : 953.46 = 396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.92/953.46 = 396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.92x = 953.46 × 396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.92x = 377,741.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,741.78/690.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.72

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