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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.92, 961.65 and 386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.92, 961.65 and 386.42 is: 533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.92 : 961.65 = 386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.92/961.65 = 386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.92x = 961.65 × 386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.92x = 371,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,600.79/696.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.20

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