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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.70, 957.28 and 398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.70, 957.28 and 398.94 is: 550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.70 : 957.28 = 398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.70/957.28 = 398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.70x = 957.28 × 398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.70x = 381,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,897.28/693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.52

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