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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.44, 958.37 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.44, 958.37 and 383.94 is: 529.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.44 : 958.37 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.44/958.37 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.44x = 958.37 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.44x = 367,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,954.66/694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.86

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