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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.67, 954.37 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.67, 954.37 and 396.88 is: 547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.67 : 954.37 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.67/954.37 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.67x = 954.37 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.67x = 378,770.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,770.37/691.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.62

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