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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.99, 957.65 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.99, 957.65 and 395.16 is: 545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.99 : 957.65 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.99/957.65 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.99x = 957.65 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.99x = 378,425.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,425.96/693.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.29

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