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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.16, 953.84 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.16, 953.84 and 396.36 is: 547.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.16 : 953.84 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.16/953.84 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.16x = 953.84 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.16x = 378,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,064.02/691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.00

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