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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.42, 958.32 and 379.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.42, 958.32 and 379.70 is: 524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.42 : 958.32 = 379.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.42/958.32 = 379.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.42x = 958.32 × 379.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.42x = 363,874.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,874.10/694.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.00

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