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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.67, 958.63 and 379.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.67, 958.63 and 379.95 is: 524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.67 : 958.63 = 379.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.67/958.63 = 379.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.67x = 958.63 × 379.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.67x = 364,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,226.92/694.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.32

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