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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.52, 954.23 and 396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.52, 954.23 and 396.72 is: 547.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.52 : 954.23 = 396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.52/954.23 = 396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.52x = 954.23 × 396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.52x = 378,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,560.14/691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.44

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