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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697, 961.86 and 386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697, 961.86 and 386.56 is: 533.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697 : 961.86 = 386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697/961.86 = 386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697x = 961.86 × 386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697x = 371,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,816.60/697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.45

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