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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.07, 962.06 and 402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.07, 962.06 and 402.27 is: 555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.07 : 962.06 = 402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.07/962.06 = 402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.07x = 962.06 × 402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.07x = 387,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,005.86/697.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.19

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