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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.39, 962.36 and 398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.39, 962.36 and 398.67 is: 550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.39 : 962.36 = 398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.39/962.36 = 398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.39x = 962.36 × 398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.39x = 383,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,659.66/697.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.14

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