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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.45, 958.33 and 379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.45, 958.33 and 379.72 is: 524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.45 : 958.33 = 379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.45/958.33 = 379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.45x = 958.33 × 379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.45x = 363,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,897.07/694.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.01

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