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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.97, 954.99 and 393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.97, 954.99 and 393.28 is: 542.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.97 : 954.99 = 393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.97/954.99 = 393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.97x = 954.99 × 393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.97x = 375,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,576.08/691.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.77

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