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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.40, 958.36 and 399.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.40, 958.36 and 399.64 is: 551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.40 : 958.36 = 399.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.40/958.36 = 399.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.40x = 958.36 × 399.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.40x = 382,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,998.99/694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.55

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