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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.13, 962.06 and 394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.13, 962.06 and 394.28 is: 544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.13 : 962.06 = 394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.13/962.06 = 394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.13x = 962.06 × 394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.13x = 379,319.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,319.32/697.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.11

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