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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.76, 957.42 and 399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.76, 957.42 and 399.03 is: 550.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.76 : 957.42 = 399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.76/957.42 = 399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.76x = 957.42 × 399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.76x = 382,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,040.05/693.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.68

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