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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.24, 956.62 and 394.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.24, 956.62 and 394.41 is: 544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.24 : 956.62 = 394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.24/956.62 = 394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.24x = 956.62 × 394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.24x = 377,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,298.32/693.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.25

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