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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.41, 962.10 and 402.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.41, 962.10 and 402.57 is: 555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.41 : 962.10 = 402.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.41/962.10 = 402.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.41x = 962.10 × 402.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.41x = 387,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,312.60/697.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.36

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