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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.94, 961.79 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.94, 961.79 and 386.44 is: 533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.94 : 961.79 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.94/961.79 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.94x = 961.79 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.94x = 371,669.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,669.79/696.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.29

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