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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.20, 962.12 and 386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.20, 962.12 and 386.70 is: 533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.20 : 962.12 = 386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.20/962.12 = 386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.20x = 962.12 × 386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.20x = 372,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,051.80/697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.64

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