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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.36, 954.13 and 392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.36, 954.13 and 392.66 is: 541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.36 : 954.13 = 392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.36/954.13 = 392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.36x = 954.13 × 392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.36x = 374,648.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,648.69/691.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.90

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