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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.31, 958.17 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.31, 958.17 and 379.60 is: 523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.31 : 958.17 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.31/958.17 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.31x = 958.17 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.31x = 363,722.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,722.53/694.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.86

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