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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.34, 953.88 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.34, 953.88 and 396.50 is: 547.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.34 : 953.88 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.34/953.88 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.34x = 953.88 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.34x = 378,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,213.42/691.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.07

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