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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.11, 961.76 and 402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.11, 961.76 and 402.27 is: 554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.11 : 961.76 = 402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.11/961.76 = 402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.11x = 961.76 × 402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.11x = 386,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,885.18/697.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.98

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