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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.35, 962.34 and 402.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.35, 962.34 and 402.61 is: 555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.35 : 962.34 = 402.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.35/962.34 = 402.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.35x = 962.34 × 402.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.35x = 387,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,447.71/697.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.60

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