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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.58, 958.50 and 379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.58, 958.50 and 379.83 is: 524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.58 : 958.50 = 379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.58/958.50 = 379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.58x = 958.50 × 379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.58x = 364,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,065.16/694.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.16

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