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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.46, 958.36 and 379.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.46, 958.36 and 379.74 is: 524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.46 : 958.36 = 379.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.46/958.36 = 379.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.46x = 958.36 × 379.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.46x = 363,927.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,927.63/694.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.04

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