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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.32, 958 and 395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.32, 958 and 395.50 is: 545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.32 : 958 = 395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.32/958 = 395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.32x = 958 × 395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.32x = 378,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,889/694.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.70

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