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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.40, 962.39 and 382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.40, 962.39 and 382.65 is: 528.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.40 : 962.39 = 382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.40/962.39 = 382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.40x = 962.39 × 382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.40x = 368,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,260.23/697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.05

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