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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.38, 954.14 and 388.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.38, 954.14 and 388.57 is: 536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.38 : 954.14 = 388.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.38/954.14 = 388.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.38x = 954.14 × 388.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.38x = 370,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,750.18/691.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.25

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