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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.98, 953.42 and 396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.98, 953.42 and 396.18 is: 546.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.98 : 953.42 = 396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.98/953.42 = 396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.98x = 953.42 × 396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.98x = 377,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,723.95/690.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.65

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