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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.30, 958.12 and 399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.30, 958.12 and 399.56 is: 551.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.30 : 958.12 = 399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.30/958.12 = 399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.30x = 958.12 × 399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.30x = 382,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,826.43/694.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.38

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