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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.07, 961.88 and 386.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.07, 961.88 and 386.57 is: 533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.07 : 961.88 = 386.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.07/961.88 = 386.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.07x = 961.88 × 386.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.07x = 371,827.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,827.21/697.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.42

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