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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.42, 962.38 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.42, 962.38 and 382.62 is: 527.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.42 : 962.38 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.42/962.38 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.42x = 962.38 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.42x = 368,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,224.88/697.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.98

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