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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.91, 954.95 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.91, 954.95 and 397.20 is: 548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.91 : 954.95 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.91/954.95 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.91x = 954.95 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.91x = 379,304.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,304.15/691.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.20

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