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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.41, 962.42 and 386.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.41, 962.42 and 386.91 is: 533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.41 : 962.42 = 386.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.41/962.42 = 386.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.41x = 962.42 × 386.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.41x = 372,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,369.92/697.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.93

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