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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.36, 954.06 and 396.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.36, 954.06 and 396.58 is: 547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.36 : 954.06 = 396.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.36/954.06 = 396.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.36x = 954.06 × 396.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.36x = 378,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,361.11/691.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.27

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