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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.17, 957.96 and 399.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.17, 957.96 and 399.53 is: 551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.17 : 957.96 = 399.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.17/957.96 = 399.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.17x = 957.96 × 399.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.17x = 382,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,736.15/694.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.36

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