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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.19, 962.14 and 382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.19, 962.14 and 382.49 is: 527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.19 : 962.14 = 382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.19/962.14 = 382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.19x = 962.14 × 382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.19x = 368,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,002.21/697.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.84

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