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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.22, 958.08 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.22, 958.08 and 379.49 is: 523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.22 : 958.08 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.22/958.08 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.22x = 958.08 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.22x = 363,576.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,576.28/694.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.72

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