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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.26, 958.09 and 383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.26, 958.09 and 383.74 is: 529.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.26 : 958.09 = 383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.26/958.09 = 383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.26x = 958.09 × 383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.26x = 367,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,657.46/694.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.57

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