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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.31, 958.11 and 399.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.31, 958.11 and 399.57 is: 551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.31 : 958.11 = 399.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.31/958.11 = 399.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.31x = 958.11 × 399.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.31x = 382,832.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,832.01/694.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.39

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