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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.24, 962.23 and 386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.24, 962.23 and 386.74 is: 533.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.24 : 962.23 = 386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.24/962.23 = 386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.24x = 962.23 × 386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.24x = 372,128.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,128.02/697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.72

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