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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.02, 961.84 and 382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.02, 961.84 and 382.22 is: 527.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.02 : 961.84 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.02/961.84 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.02x = 961.84 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.02x = 367,634.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,634.57/697.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.44

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