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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.16, 962.18 and 398.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.16, 962.18 and 398.40 is: 549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.16 : 962.18 = 398.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.16/962.18 = 398.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.16x = 962.18 × 398.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.16x = 383,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,330.52/697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.85

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