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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.70, 957.36 and 399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.70, 957.36 and 399.04 is: 550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.70 : 957.36 = 399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.70/957.36 = 399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.70x = 957.36 × 399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.70x = 382,024.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,024.93/693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.71

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