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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.11, 957.91 and 399.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.11, 957.91 and 399.39 is: 551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.11 : 957.91 = 399.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.11/957.91 = 399.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.11x = 957.91 × 399.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.11x = 382,584.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,584.25/694.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.19

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