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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.88, 957.64 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.88, 957.64 and 395.12 is: 545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.88 : 957.64 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.88/957.64 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.88x = 957.64 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.88x = 378,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,382.72/693.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.31

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