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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.84, 957.66 and 399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.84, 957.66 and 399.28 is: 551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.84 : 957.66 = 399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.84/957.66 = 399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.84x = 957.66 × 399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.84x = 382,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,373.09/693.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.10

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