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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.81, 958.84 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.81, 958.84 and 380.08 is: 524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.81 : 958.84 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.81/958.84 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.81x = 958.84 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.81x = 364,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,430.76/694.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.50

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