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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.50, 962.54 and 382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.50, 962.54 and 382.76 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.50 : 962.54 = 382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.50/962.54 = 382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.50x = 962.54 × 382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.50x = 368,421.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,421.81/697.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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