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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.34, 962.29 and 386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.34, 962.29 and 386.86 is: 533.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.34 : 962.29 = 386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.34/962.29 = 386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.34x = 962.29 × 386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.34x = 372,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,271.51/697.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.85

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