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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.10, 958.94 and 400.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.10, 958.94 and 400.31 is: 552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.10 : 958.94 = 400.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.10/958.94 = 400.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.10x = 958.94 × 400.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.10x = 383,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,868.48/695.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.25

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