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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.65, 957.26 and 398.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.65, 957.26 and 398.92 is: 550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.65 : 957.26 = 398.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.65/957.26 = 398.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.65x = 957.26 × 398.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.65x = 381,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,868.61/693.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.52

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