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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.27, 962.19 and 382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.27, 962.19 and 382.51 is: 527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.27 : 962.19 = 382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.27/962.19 = 382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.27x = 962.19 × 382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.27x = 368,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,047.30/697.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.84

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