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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.38, 954 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.38, 954 and 396.54 is: 547.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.38 : 954 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.38/954 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.38x = 954 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.38x = 378,299.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,299.16/691.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.17

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