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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.78, 961.56 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.78, 961.56 and 386.28 is: 533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.78 : 961.56 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.78/961.56 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.78x = 961.56 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.78x = 371,431.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,431.40/696.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.07

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