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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.87, 961.69 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.87, 961.69 and 382.14 is: 527.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.87 : 961.69 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.87/961.69 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.87x = 961.69 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.87x = 367,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,500.22/696.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.36

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