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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.15, 957.95 and 399.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.15, 957.95 and 399.43 is: 551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.15 : 957.95 = 399.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.15/957.95 = 399.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.15x = 957.95 × 399.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.15x = 382,631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,631.97/694.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.22

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