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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.55, 962.60 and 382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.55, 962.60 and 382.82 is: 528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.55 : 962.60 = 382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.55/962.60 = 382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.55x = 962.60 × 382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.55x = 368,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,495.80/697.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.28

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