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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.32, 953.79 and 396.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.32, 953.79 and 396.58 is: 547.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.32 : 953.79 = 396.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.32/953.79 = 396.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.32x = 953.79 × 396.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.32x = 378,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,254.04/691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.15

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