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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.09, 956.33 and 398.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.09, 956.33 and 398.37 is: 549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.09 : 956.33 = 398.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.09/956.33 = 398.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.09x = 956.33 × 398.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.09x = 380,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,973.18/693.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.67

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