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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.78, 957.38 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.78, 957.38 and 399.08 is: 550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.78 : 957.38 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.78/957.38 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.78x = 957.38 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.78x = 382,071.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,071.21/693.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.71

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