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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.44, 958.34 and 379.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.44, 958.34 and 379.70 is: 523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.44 : 958.34 = 379.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.44/958.34 = 379.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.44x = 958.34 × 379.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.44x = 363,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,875.01/694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.98

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