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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.88, 957.63 and 399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.88, 957.63 and 399.22 is: 550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.88 : 957.63 = 399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.88/957.63 = 399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.88x = 957.63 × 399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.88x = 382,305.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,305.05/693.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.97

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