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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.40, 962.38 and 386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.40, 962.38 and 386.92 is: 533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.40 : 962.38 = 386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.40/962.38 = 386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.40x = 962.38 × 386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.40x = 372,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,364.07/697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.93

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