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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.99, 953.37 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.99, 953.37 and 396.24 is: 546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.99 : 953.37 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.99/953.37 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.99x = 953.37 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.99x = 377,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,763.33/690.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.70

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