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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.05, 961.95 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.05, 961.95 and 382.33 is: 527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.05 : 961.95 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.05/961.95 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.05x = 961.95 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.05x = 367,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,778.98/697.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.62

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