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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.59, 958.55 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.59, 958.55 and 399.88 is: 551.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.59 : 958.55 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.59/958.55 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.59x = 958.55 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.59x = 383,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,304.97/694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.84

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