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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.95, 957.78 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.95, 957.78 and 399.33 is: 551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.95 : 957.78 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.95/957.78 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.95x = 957.78 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.95x = 382,470.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,470.29/693.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.15

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