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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.12, 962.06 and 386.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.12, 962.06 and 386.62 is: 533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.12 : 962.06 = 386.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.12/962.06 = 386.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.12x = 962.06 × 386.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.12x = 371,951.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,951.64/697.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.55

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