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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.77, 957.45 and 399.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.77, 957.45 and 399.11 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.77 : 957.45 = 399.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.77/957.45 = 399.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.77x = 957.45 × 399.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.77x = 382,127.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,127.87/693.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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