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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.58, 958.43 and 395.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.58, 958.43 and 395.86 is: 546.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.58 : 958.43 = 395.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.58/958.43 = 395.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.58x = 958.43 × 395.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.58x = 379,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,404.52/694.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.24

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