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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.44, 958.24 and 395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.44, 958.24 and 395.58 is: 545.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.44 : 958.24 = 395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.44/958.24 = 395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.44x = 958.24 × 395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.44x = 379,060.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,060.58/694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.85

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