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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.63, 958.39 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.63, 958.39 and 395.88 is: 546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.63 : 958.39 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.63/958.39 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.63x = 958.39 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.63x = 379,407.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,407.43/694.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.20

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