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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.08, 961.95 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.08, 961.95 and 382.32 is: 527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.08 : 961.95 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.08/961.95 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.08x = 961.95 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.08x = 367,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,772.72/697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.59

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