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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.89, 957.59 and 399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.89, 957.59 and 399.15 is: 550.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.89 : 957.59 = 399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.89/957.59 = 399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.89x = 957.59 × 399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.89x = 382,223.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,223.05/693.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.84

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