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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.55, 962.50 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.55, 962.50 and 402.76 is: 555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.55 : 962.50 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.55/962.50 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.55x = 962.50 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.55x = 387,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,656.50/697.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.74

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