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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.22, 962.16 and 394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.22, 962.16 and 394.37 is: 544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.22 : 962.16 = 394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.22/962.16 = 394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.22x = 962.16 × 394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.22x = 379,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,445.10/697.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.23

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