Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697, 961.88 and 386.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 697, 961.88 and 386.52 is: 533.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697 : 961.88 = 386.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697/961.88 = 386.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697x = 961.88 × 386.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697x = 371,785.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,785.86/697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533.41
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