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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.02, 961.82 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.02, 961.82 and 402.24 is: 555.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.02 : 961.82 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.02/961.82 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.02x = 961.82 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.02x = 386,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,882.48/697.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.05

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