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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.98, 957.69 and 395.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.98, 957.69 and 395.19 is: 545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.98 : 957.69 = 395.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.98/957.69 = 395.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.98x = 957.69 × 395.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.98x = 378,469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,469.51/693.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.36

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