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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.22, 953.65 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.22, 953.65 and 396.28 is: 546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.22 : 953.65 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.22/953.65 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.22x = 953.65 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.22x = 377,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,912.42/691.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.73

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