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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.35, 962.19 and 402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.35, 962.19 and 402.60 is: 555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.35 : 962.19 = 402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.35/962.19 = 402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.35x = 962.19 × 402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.35x = 387,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,377.69/697.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.50

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