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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.08, 962.15 and 402.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.08, 962.15 and 402.53 is: 555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.08 : 962.15 = 402.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.08/962.15 = 402.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.08x = 962.15 × 402.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.08x = 387,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,294.63/697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.60

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