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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.51, 958.40 and 399.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.51, 958.40 and 399.77 is: 551.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.51 : 958.40 = 399.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.51/958.40 = 399.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.51x = 958.40 × 399.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.51x = 383,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,139.97/694.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.67

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