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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.46, 962.61 and 387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.46, 962.61 and 387.06 is: 534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.46 : 962.61 = 387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.46/962.61 = 387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.46x = 962.61 × 387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.46x = 372,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,587.83/697.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.21

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