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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.99, 955.03 and 397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.99, 955.03 and 397.25 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.99 : 955.03 = 397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.99/955.03 = 397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.99x = 955.03 × 397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.99x = 379,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,383.00/691.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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