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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.29, 953.96 and 396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.29, 953.96 and 396.59 is: 547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.29 : 953.96 = 396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.29/953.96 = 396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.29x = 953.96 × 396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.29x = 378,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,324.24/691.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.27

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