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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.65, 957.27 and 399.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.65, 957.27 and 399.02 is: 550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.65 : 957.27 = 399.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.65/957.27 = 399.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.65x = 957.27 × 399.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.65x = 381,964.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,964.09/693.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.66

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