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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.65, 958.57 and 399.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.65, 958.57 and 399.94 is: 551.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.65 : 958.57 = 399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.65/958.57 = 399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.65x = 958.57 × 399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.65x = 383,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,372.48/694.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.89

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