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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.80, 957.39 and 399.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.80, 957.39 and 399.01 is: 550.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.80 : 957.39 = 399.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.80/957.39 = 399.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.80x = 957.39 × 399.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.80x = 382,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,003.40/693.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.60

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