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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.84, 954.72 and 397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.84, 954.72 and 397.24 is: 548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.84 : 954.72 = 397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.84/954.72 = 397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.84x = 954.72 × 397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.84x = 379,252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,252.97/691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.18

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