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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.73, 957.31 and 394.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.73, 957.31 and 394.95 is: 545.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.73 : 957.31 = 394.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.73/957.31 = 394.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.73x = 957.31 × 394.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.73x = 378,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,089.58/693.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.01

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