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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.94, 961.78 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.94, 961.78 and 386.44 is: 533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.94 : 961.78 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.94/961.78 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.94x = 961.78 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.94x = 371,665.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,665.93/696.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.28

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