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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.95, 957.63 and 399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.95, 957.63 and 399.32 is: 551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.95 : 957.63 = 399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.95/957.63 = 399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.95x = 957.63 × 399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.95x = 382,395.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,395.27/693.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.04

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