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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.01, 953.59 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.01, 953.59 and 396.28 is: 546.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.01 : 953.59 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.01/953.59 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.01x = 953.59 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.01x = 377,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,885.27/691.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.86

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