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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.33, 962.35 and 382.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.33, 962.35 and 382.61 is: 528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.33 : 962.35 = 382.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.33/962.35 = 382.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.33x = 962.35 × 382.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.33x = 368,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,205.82/697.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.02

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