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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.59, 957.02 and 398.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.59, 957.02 and 398.87 is: 550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.59 : 957.02 = 398.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.59/957.02 = 398.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.59x = 957.02 × 398.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.59x = 381,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,722.78/693.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.36

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