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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.73, 957.35 and 399.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.73, 957.35 and 399.00 is: 550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.73 : 957.35 = 399.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.73/957.35 = 399.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.73x = 957.35 × 399.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.73x = 381,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,975.87/693.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.61

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