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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.08, 957.96 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.08, 957.96 and 383.58 is: 529.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.08 : 957.96 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.08/957.96 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.08x = 957.96 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.08x = 367,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,454.30/694.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.41

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