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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.03, 961.85 and 382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.03, 961.85 and 382.23 is: 527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.03 : 961.85 = 382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.03/961.85 = 382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.03x = 961.85 × 382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.03x = 367,648.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,648.88/697.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.45

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