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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.81, 957.45 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.81, 957.45 and 399.08 is: 550.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.81 : 957.45 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.81/957.45 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.81x = 957.45 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.81x = 382,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,099.15/693.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.73

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