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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.99, 957.66 and 399.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.99, 957.66 and 399.27 is: 550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.99 : 957.66 = 399.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.99/957.66 = 399.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.99x = 957.66 × 399.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.99x = 382,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,364.91/693.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.97

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