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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.24, 956.69 and 398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.24, 956.69 and 398.56 is: 550.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.24 : 956.69 = 398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.24/956.69 = 398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.24x = 956.69 × 398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.24x = 381,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,298.37/693.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.02

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