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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.43, 962.43 and 382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.43, 962.43 and 382.69 is: 528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.43 : 962.43 = 382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.43/962.43 = 382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.43x = 962.43 × 382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.43x = 368,314.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,314.26/697.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.10

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