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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.32, 956.83 and 398.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.32, 956.83 and 398.68 is: 550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.32 : 956.83 = 398.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.32/956.83 = 398.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.32x = 956.83 × 398.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.32x = 381,467.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,467.09/693.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.21

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