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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.97, 957.52 and 399.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.97, 957.52 and 399.13 is: 550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.97 : 957.52 = 399.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.97/957.52 = 399.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.97x = 957.52 × 399.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.97x = 382,173.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,173.06/693.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.71

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