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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.27, 958.13 and 399.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.27, 958.13 and 399.55 is: 551.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.27 : 958.13 = 399.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.27/958.13 = 399.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.27x = 958.13 × 399.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.27x = 382,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,820.84/694.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.40

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