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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.05, 961.93 and 386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.05, 961.93 and 386.55 is: 533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.05 : 961.93 = 386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.05/961.93 = 386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.05x = 961.93 × 386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.05x = 371,834.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,834.04/697.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.44

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