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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.26, 962.49 and 402.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.26, 962.49 and 402.78 is: 555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.26 : 962.49 = 402.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.26/962.49 = 402.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.26x = 962.49 × 402.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.26x = 387,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,671.72/697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.99

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