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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.83, 957.35 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.83, 957.35 and 395.01 is: 545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.83 : 957.35 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.83/957.35 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.83x = 957.35 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.83x = 378,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,160.85/693.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.03

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