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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.87, 961.68 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.87, 961.68 and 382.16 is: 527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.87 : 961.68 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.87/961.68 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.87x = 961.68 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.87x = 367,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,515.69/696.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.38

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