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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.29, 954.18 and 396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.29, 954.18 and 396.72 is: 547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.29 : 954.18 = 396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.29/954.18 = 396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.29x = 954.18 × 396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.29x = 378,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,542.29/691.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.59

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