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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.18, 953.88 and 396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.18, 953.88 and 396.44 is: 547.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.18 : 953.88 = 396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.18/953.88 = 396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.18x = 953.88 × 396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.18x = 378,153.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,153.51/691.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.11

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