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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.10, 962.09 and 402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.10, 962.09 and 402.42 is: 555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.10 : 962.09 = 402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.10/962.09 = 402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.10x = 962.09 × 402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.10x = 387,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,162.25/697.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.39

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