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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.17, 962.10 and 386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.17, 962.10 and 386.67 is: 533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.17 : 962.10 = 386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.17/962.10 = 386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.17x = 962.10 × 386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.17x = 372,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,015.21/697.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.61

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