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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.98, 961.80 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.98, 961.80 and 382.25 is: 527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.98 : 961.80 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.98/961.80 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.98x = 961.80 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.98x = 367,643.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,643.24/696.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.48

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