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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.19, 958.20 and 399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.19, 958.20 and 399.66 is: 551.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.19 : 958.20 = 399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.19/958.20 = 399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.19x = 958.20 × 399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.19x = 382,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,953.16/694.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.65

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