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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697, 961.87 and 402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697, 961.87 and 402.27 is: 555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697 : 961.87 = 402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697/961.87 = 402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697x = 961.87 × 402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697x = 386,931.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,931.44/697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.14

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