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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.96, 954.84 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.96, 954.84 and 397.28 is: 548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.96 : 954.84 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.96/954.84 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.96x = 954.84 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.96x = 379,338.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,338.84/691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.21

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