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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.52, 954.24 and 396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.52, 954.24 and 396.80 is: 547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.52 : 954.24 = 396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.52/954.24 = 396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.52x = 954.24 × 396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.52x = 378,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,642.43/691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.55

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