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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.04, 953.68 and 396.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.04, 953.68 and 396.40 is: 547.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.04 : 953.68 = 396.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.04/953.68 = 396.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.04x = 953.68 × 396.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.04x = 378,038.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,038.75/691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.06

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