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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.34, 954.08 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.34, 954.08 and 396.66 is: 547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.34 : 954.08 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.34/954.08 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.34x = 954.08 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.34x = 378,445.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,445.37/691.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.41

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