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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.83, 961.59 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.83, 961.59 and 382.08 is: 527.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.83 : 961.59 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.83/961.59 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.83x = 961.59 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.83x = 367,405.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,405.26/696.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.26

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