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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.14, 962.01 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.14, 962.01 and 382.38 is: 527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.14 : 962.01 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.14/962.01 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.14x = 962.01 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.14x = 367,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,853.38/697.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.66

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