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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.27, 953.97 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.27, 953.97 and 392.50 is: 541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.27 : 953.97 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.27/953.97 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.27x = 953.97 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.27x = 374,433.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,433.23/691.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.66

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