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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.12, 961.96 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.12, 961.96 and 402.36 is: 555.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.12 : 961.96 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.12/961.96 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.12x = 961.96 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.12x = 387,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,054.23/697.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.22

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