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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.09, 961.99 and 386.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.09, 961.99 and 386.59 is: 533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.09 : 961.99 = 386.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.09/961.99 = 386.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.09x = 961.99 × 386.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.09x = 371,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,895.71/697.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.50

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