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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.88, 957.48 and 399.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.88, 957.48 and 399.16 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.88 : 957.48 = 399.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.88/957.48 = 399.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.88x = 957.48 × 399.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.88x = 382,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,187.72/693.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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