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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.57, 958.50 and 395.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.57, 958.50 and 395.80 is: 546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.57 : 958.50 = 395.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.57/958.50 = 395.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.57x = 958.50 × 395.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.57x = 379,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,374.30/694.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.20

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