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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.55, 958.36 and 399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.55, 958.36 and 399.76 is: 551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.55 : 958.36 = 399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.55/958.36 = 399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.55x = 958.36 × 399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.55x = 383,113.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,113.99/694.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.60

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