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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.23, 962.21 and 382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.23, 962.21 and 382.51 is: 527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.23 : 962.21 = 382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.23/962.21 = 382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.23x = 962.21 × 382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.23x = 368,055.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,055.67/697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.88

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