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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.26, 958.07 and 379.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.26, 958.07 and 379.51 is: 523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.26 : 958.07 = 379.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.26/958.07 = 379.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.26x = 958.07 × 379.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.26x = 363,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,595.70/694.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.72

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