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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.50, 958.41 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.50, 958.41 and 384 is: 529.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.50 : 958.41 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.50/958.41 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.50x = 958.41 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.50x = 368,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,029.44/694.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.92

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