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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.63, 958.59 and 379.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.63, 958.59 and 379.90 is: 524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.63 : 958.59 = 379.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.63/958.59 = 379.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.63x = 958.59 × 379.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.63x = 364,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,161.65/694.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.26

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