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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.44, 956.80 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.44, 956.80 and 398.72 is: 550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.44 : 956.80 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.44/956.80 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.44x = 956.80 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.44x = 381,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,495.30/693.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.15

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