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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.29, 958.13 and 383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.29, 958.13 and 383.79 is: 529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.29 : 958.13 = 383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.29/958.13 = 383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.29x = 958.13 × 383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.29x = 367,721.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,721.67/694.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.64

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