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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.11, 961.98 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.11, 961.98 and 402.32 is: 555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.11 : 961.98 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.11/961.98 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.11x = 961.98 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.11x = 387,018.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,018.98/697.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.18

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