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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.14, 962.07 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.14, 962.07 and 386.64 is: 533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.14 : 962.07 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.14/962.07 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.14x = 962.07 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.14x = 371,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,974.74/697.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.57

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