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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.21, 962.10 and 386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.21, 962.10 and 386.71 is: 533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.21 : 962.10 = 386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.21/962.10 = 386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.21x = 962.10 × 386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.21x = 372,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,053.69/697.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.63

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