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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.14, 953.86 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.14, 953.86 and 396.50 is: 547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.14 : 953.86 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.14/953.86 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.14x = 953.86 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.14x = 378,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,205.49/691.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.22

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