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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.15, 963.36 and 399.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.15, 963.36 and 399.39 is: 551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.15 : 963.36 = 399.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.15/963.36 = 399.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.15x = 963.36 × 399.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.15x = 384,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,756.35/698.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.11

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