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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.37, 962.57 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.37, 962.57 and 402.76 is: 555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.37 : 962.57 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.37/962.57 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.37x = 962.57 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.37x = 387,677.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,677.87/697.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.91

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