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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.34, 962.35 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.34, 962.35 and 402.71 is: 555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.34 : 962.35 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.34/962.35 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.34x = 962.35 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.34x = 387,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,542.15/697.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.74

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