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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.56, 958.38 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.56, 958.38 and 384 is: 529.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.56 : 958.38 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.56/958.38 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.56x = 958.38 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.56x = 368,017.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,017.92/694.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.86

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