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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.15, 962.07 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.15, 962.07 and 382.44 is: 527.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.15 : 962.07 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.15/962.07 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.15x = 962.07 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.15x = 367,934.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,934.59/697.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.77

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