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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.25, 953.72 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.25, 953.72 and 396.50 is: 547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.25 : 953.72 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.25/953.72 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.25x = 953.72 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.25x = 378,145.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,145.21/691.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.05

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