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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.70, 958.65 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.70, 958.65 and 399.96 is: 551.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.70 : 958.65 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.70/958.65 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.70x = 958.65 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.70x = 383,421.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,421.65/694.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.93

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