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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.13, 953.59 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.13, 953.59 and 392.31 is: 541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.13 : 953.59 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.13/953.59 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.13x = 953.59 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.13x = 374,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,104.36/691.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.29

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