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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.49, 958.18 and 395.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.49, 958.18 and 395.71 is: 545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.49 : 958.18 = 395.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.49/958.18 = 395.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.49x = 958.18 × 395.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.49x = 379,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,159.43/694.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.96

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